Food Safety Administration Act of 2022

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T18:18:49Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8358 Food Safety Administration Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 6:18 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8358

Bill 117 HR 8358, also known as the Food Safety Administration Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve food safety standards and regulations in the United States.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a new agency, the Food Safety Administration, which would be responsible for overseeing and enforcing food safety regulations. This agency would have the authority to conduct inspections of food facilities, investigate foodborne illness outbreaks, and issue recalls of contaminated food products.

The bill also includes measures to increase transparency in the food supply chain, such as requiring food manufacturers to provide more detailed information about the sources of their ingredients. Additionally, the bill aims to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies involved in food safety regulation. Overall, the Food Safety Administration Act of 2022 seeks to strengthen the oversight of food safety in the United States and reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to protect public health and ensure the safety of the food supply.

Congressional Summary of HR 8358

Food Safety Administration Act of 2022

This bill splits the current Food and Drug Administration into the Federal Drug Administration (to regulate drugs, cosmetics, devices, biological products, color additives, and tobacco) and the Food Safety Administration (to regulate food safety). The bill also establishes specific requirements with respect to manufacturers of infant formula, such as requiring manufacturers to notify the newly created Food Safety Administration of potential infant formula shortages.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8358

Bill HR 8358 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 13, 2022. Bill HR 8358 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 13, 2022. Bill HR 8358's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of July 13, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8358

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8358

Food Safety Administration Act of 2022

To establish the Food Safety Administration to protect the public health by ensuring the safety of food, preventing foodborne illness, maintaining safety reviews and reassessments of food additives, enforcing pesticide residue tolerances, improving the surveillance of foodborne pathogens, and for other purposes.