Imported Seafood Safety Standards Act This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the importation of any seafood from a foreign country unless the country complies with U.S. standards for seafood manufacturing, processing, and holding. Among other requirements, the bill requires an annual inspection of each foreign facility that exports seafood to the United States to ensure compliance with U.S. standards.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Agriculture and Food
Food supply, safety, and labelingIntergovernmental relationsSeafoodState and local government operationsTrade restrictionsUser charges and fees
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported seafood.
USA115th CongressHR-6212| House
| Updated: 6/25/2018
Imported Seafood Safety Standards Act This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the importation of any seafood from a foreign country unless the country complies with U.S. standards for seafood manufacturing, processing, and holding. Among other requirements, the bill requires an annual inspection of each foreign facility that exports seafood to the United States to ensure compliance with U.S. standards.