Ginseng Truth in Labeling Act of 2001

Summary

Ginseng Truth in Labeling Act of 2001 - Requires: (1) persons selling ginseng (as defined by this Act) as a raw agricultural commodity to disclose its country of origin to purchasers; and (2) importers of ginseng to disclose its country of origin at the point of U.S. entry. Exempts retailers from additional labeling if the ginseng is appropriately labeled by the packer or importer. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to impose penalties for violations of such requirement. Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, respecting dietary supplement labeling, to state that "ginseng" shall be used only in reference to an herb or herbal ingredient that: (1) is part of a plant of the species of the genus Panax; and (2) is produced in compliance with U.S. pesticide laws. Provides for a specified enforcement plan to prohibit the importation of dietary supplements mislabeled as a ginseng.

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Timeline

1. 8 November 2001

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 8 November 2001

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11615-11616)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 8 November 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 8 November 2001 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 8 November 2001

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 8 November 2001

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Sponsors

• Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] · D · Sponsor
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