S 2373 · 93th Congress ·

Federal Food Inspection Act

Introduced 1973-08-03· Sponsored by Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1974-07-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Food Inspection Act - Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, to propose regulations which shall specify the surveillance procedures that he will follow for the detection and prevention of adulterated food. States that any person adversely affected by proposed regulations may file objections with the Secretary and request a hearing. Provides that if the Secretary finds a threat to the public health or welfare which requires that there be an immediate increase in the level of surveillance with respect to any food, he may direct an increase in the level of such surveillance to the extent that he determines necessary.…

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Cosponsors (5)

4 Democrats1 Republican