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S.2077: Fresh Produce Safety Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Sept. 20, 2007
- Latest Major Action Sept. 20, 2007
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Fresh Produce Safety Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) to establish standards for good manufacturing practices for the minimal processing of produce, including standards related to sanitation and water.Requires the Secretary to provide for unannounced inspections of processing facilities to determine if produce processed in the facilities is in...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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| Sept. 20, 2007 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) |