Safety of Imported Food Act of 1997

Summary

Safety of Imported Food Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) to deem imported food adulterated if it has not been prepared, packed, and held under conditions meeting FDCA requirements (or conditions otherwise achieving the protection required) for domestic food. Allows consideration of whether inspection, testing, or other procedures have been refused. Allows importation denial on the basis of such refusal and other relevant factors.

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Timeline

1. 13 November 1997

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 13 November 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 13 November 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 9 December 1997

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 13 November 1997 · Download file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records

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