H.R. 759: | Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 |
111th Congress 2009-2010 |
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics in the global market, and for other purposes.
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Full Text | Status: |  | Introduced | Jan 28, 2009 | | Referred to Committee | View Committee Assignments |  | Reported by Committee | ... | | House Vote | ... | | Senate Vote | ... | | Signed by President | ... |
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[Last Updated: Nov 13, 2009 2:36PM] | Last Action: | Jan 28, 2009:
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May 11, 2009 11:27 AM - What is the rationale for this bill? -
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The rationale according to: www.foodandwaterwatch.org Most consumers never thought they had to worry about peanut butter and this latest food safety scandal has captured public attention for good reason - a CEO who knowingly shipped contaminated food, a plant with holes in the roof and serious pest problems, and years of state and federal regulators failing to intervene. It?s no surprise that Congress is under pressure to act and multiple food safety bills have been introduced. Sep 2, 2009 8:53 PM - How will this affect beekeepers? -
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Sources of Influence
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American Association for Justice Consumer Federation of America | National Health Federation Handcrafted Soap Makers Guild, Inc. Indie Beauty Network International Dairy Foods Association International Advocates for Health Freedom |
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