Food Safety Enforcement Enhancement Act of 1997
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 13, 1997)
Food Safety Enforcement Enhancement Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require a person, other than a household consumer, who has reason to believe that any food item introduced into commerce or held for sale is adulterated or misbranded to so notify the Secretary of Agriculture. Requires the Secretary to then: (1) cease distribution of such item; (2) provide appropriate producer and consumer notification; (3) recall such item; or (4) take any combination of such actions. Empowers the Secretary to impose a pre-hearing order to cease distribution of such item. Outlines hearing procedures for the recall of such item.
Provides with respect to this Act: (1) civil penalties for violations; and (2) whistleblower protections for employees exercising rights provided.
What just happenedDec 9, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 13, 1997
- Dec 9, 1997CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Nov 13, 1997IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Nov 13, 1997IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 13, 1997IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House