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New Food Safety Agency: Enhanced Food Protection and Inspections

This act establishes a new Food Safety Administration to take over responsibility for food safety in the U.S. This means more frequent and detailed food inspections, including for infant formula, aiming to increase the safety of food products on the market and reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses. Manufacturers will be required to report potential shortages of infant formula and essential medical foods.
Key points
A new Food Safety Administration is established to independently oversee food safety, separating these functions from the current Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Mandatory, regular inspections of food facilities will be introduced, with frequency depending on risk level (from once a year to once every three years).
Manufacturers of infant formula and essential medical foods will be required to report potential supply shortages to prevent market deficiencies.
The agency will be responsible for overseeing food additives, pesticide residues, and coordinating responses to foodborne illness outbreaks.
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Print number: 117_S_4520
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2022-07-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Food Safety Administration Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4520.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A new Food Safety Administration is established to independently oversee food safety, separating these functions from the current Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
  • Mandatory, regular inspections of food facilities will be introduced, with frequency depending on risk level (from once a year to once every three years).
  • Manufacturers of infant formula and essential medical foods will be required to report potential supply shortages to prevent market deficiencies.
  • The agency will be responsible for overseeing food additives, pesticide residues, and coordinating responses to foodborne illness outbreaks.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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