Safety of Imported Food Act of 1998

Summary

Safety of Imported Food Act of 1998 - 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. 4 March 1998

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 4 March 1998

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1343)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 4 March 1998

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 4 March 1998 · Download file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] · D · Cosponsor
• · sshr00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → Safety of Imported Food Act of 1997