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Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act of 2023
12/19/2023, 2:30 PM
Summary of Bill S 3387
Bill 118 s 3387, also known as the Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act of 2023, aims to improve the safety and quality of the food supply in the United States. The bill focuses on reducing the presence of harmful chemicals and toxins in food products, as well as increasing transparency and accountability in the food industry.
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of stricter regulations for food manufacturers and producers. This includes mandatory testing for harmful substances such as pesticides, heavy metals, and other contaminants. The bill also requires food companies to disclose any use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in their products, providing consumers with more information about what they are eating.
Additionally, the bill calls for increased funding for research on food safety and toxicology, as well as the development of new technologies to detect and prevent contamination in the food supply chain. This will help to ensure that food products meet the highest standards of safety and quality before they reach consumers. Overall, the Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act of 2023 aims to protect the health and well-being of Americans by reducing the presence of harmful chemicals and toxins in the food supply. By implementing stricter regulations and increasing transparency in the food industry, the bill seeks to create a safer and healthier food system for all.
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of stricter regulations for food manufacturers and producers. This includes mandatory testing for harmful substances such as pesticides, heavy metals, and other contaminants. The bill also requires food companies to disclose any use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in their products, providing consumers with more information about what they are eating.
Additionally, the bill calls for increased funding for research on food safety and toxicology, as well as the development of new technologies to detect and prevent contamination in the food supply chain. This will help to ensure that food products meet the highest standards of safety and quality before they reach consumers. Overall, the Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act of 2023 aims to protect the health and well-being of Americans by reducing the presence of harmful chemicals and toxins in the food supply. By implementing stricter regulations and increasing transparency in the food industry, the bill seeks to create a safer and healthier food system for all.
Congressional Summary of S 3387
Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act of 2023
This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration to incorporate certain requirements into its regulations about Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) food substances, including specific restrictions on substances that cause cancer or human reproductive or developmental toxicity. The bill also establishes an Office of Food Chemical Safety, Dietary Supplements, and Innovation to reassess the safety of GRAS and other specified substances.
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Current Status of Bill S 3387
Bill S 3387 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 4, 2023. Bill S 3387 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 4, 2023. Bill S 3387's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of December 4, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3387
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3387
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3387
Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act of 2023
Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act of 2023
A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to update and clarify its rule on substances generally recognized as safe and to establish within the Food and Drug Administration the Office of Food Chemical Safety, Dietary Supplements, and Innovation, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3387
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