Food Processing Establishment Registration Act

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Food Processing Establishment Registration Act - Expresses the findings of Congress, including that it is necessary to provide for registration of all establishments in which foods are manufactured, processed, or packed. Requires, under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, that on or before December 31 of each even-numbered year, every person who owns or operates any establishment in any State engaged in processing food shall register with the Secretary of Health Education, and Welfare: (1) his name, (2) principal place of business, (3) the location of each such establishment, and (4) for each such establishment, a list of all classes of food processed and the type of processing being carried out at such establishment. Prescribes procedures for the issuance of registration numbers, access to registrations for purposes of inspection, and exemptions from registration and registration of foreign establishments.

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 13 September 1973

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