FDA Food Embargo Authority Act

Summary

FDA Food Embargo Authority Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow an inspections officer or employee to order a food or device detained if, during an inspection of a facility or vehicle, the officer or employee has reason to believe that such food or device is in violation of such Act. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to propose a regulations revision to include food as an article that can be detained. Allows the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), without regard to business confidentiality requirements, to disclose all information necessary to fully embargo, seize, or recall any adulterated food. Requires all food retailers to register with the FDA to expedite such procedures.

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Timeline

1. 27 October 2000

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 27 October 2000

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 27 October 2000

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 8 November 2000

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 27 October 2000 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 27 October 2000

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 27 October 2000

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 27 October 2000

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Sponsors

• Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10] · D · Sponsor
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