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S. 461 (100th)

Food Irradiation Safety and Labeling Requirement Act of 1987

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Introduced

4 February 1987

Last action

14 May 1987 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Agricultural Research, Gen. Leg.

Sponsors

Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL]

Subjects

Agriculture

Source updated

28 August 2025

Agriculture

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Summary

Food Irradiation Safety and Labeling Requirement Act of 1987 - Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from implementing pork irradiation regulations and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from implementing other food irradiation regulations. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to arrange for and report within two years on a study of the risks to human health and the environment presented by food irradiation. Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require that food for domestic use or export which has been irradiated be labeled in a prescribed fashion. Requires restaurant menus to indicate when foods have been irradiated. Requires persons irradiating food to report semiannually to the Secretary.

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Timeline

  1. 4 February 1987

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 February 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 March 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Agricultural Research, Gen. Leg.

    Source: Committee

  4. 14 May 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Agricultural Research, Gen. Leg.

    Source: Committee

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