Federal and State Food Safety Information Sharing Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to share food safety information with state, local, Tribal, and Territorial authorities. The information includes data on foodborne illnesses, laboratory testing, inspections, recalls, and consumer complaints. It also extends the duration of grants for food safety programs and requires a program evaluation before continued funding.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to share food safety information with state, local, Tribal, and Territorial authorities.
- Specifies the types of food safety information that can be shared (e.g., surveillance data, laboratory results, inspection reports).
- Limits the ability of receiving authorities to further disclose information without FDA permission, except in cases of foodborne illness outbreaks or recalls.
- Extends the grant period for food safety programs from 3 years to 5 years.
- Requires a program evaluation for continued grant funding after the first year.
Who is affected
- Food and Drug Administration
- State and Local Health Departments
- Tribal Health Agencies
- Territorial Health Agencies
- Consumers
Notable changes
- Expands the sharing of food safety information between the federal government and state/local authorities.
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