Importation bill hearing
Executive Summary
House Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a hearing Sept. 26 on "Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007" (H.R. 3610), introduced by Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich., Frank Pallone, D-N.J., and Bart Stupak, D-Mich. (1"The Pink Sheet" Aug. 13, 2007, p. 21). The bill authorizes $300 million for fiscal years 2008 through 2012 to pay for additional inspection personnel, labs and testing. Changes to the original draft include using fees to pay for overseas inspections and identifying the country of origin on foods, drugs and devices...
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