S 461 · 100th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Food Irradiation Safety and Labeling Requirement Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-02-04· Sponsored by Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Agricultural Research, Gen. Leg.(1987-05-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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Cosponsors (10)

8 Democrats2 Republicans