H.R. 4759 (112th): Consumer Food and Product Safety Information Act of 2012

Introduced:
Apr 25, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. John Lewis [D-GA5]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on April 25, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 25, 2012
Referred to Committee Apr 25, 2012
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

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Full Title

To establish a comprehensive process to inform American consumers about food and product recalls, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Apr 25, 2012.
20 pages

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4/25/2012--Introduced.
Consumer Food and Product Safety Information Act of 2012 - Requires the head of each federal product safety enforcement agency to design and implement a public information plan to use agency and media resources to provide information to the public concerning:
(1) the role of the agency in ensuring product safety,
(2) steps consumers can take to enhance their safety while using regulated products,
(3) product recalls, and
(4) additional information to enhance consumer safety.
Requires such plan to include procedures for developing and distributing product safety information to the public.
Requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to establish:
(1) a clearinghouse to collect and distribute product recall and safety information to government entities and the public,
(2) a toll-free number for such information, and
(3) a public website to provide recall information to the public.
Requires the head of each enforcement agency to issue: (1) national public service announcements that contain information on the public safety role of the agency, available resources, and product safety information; and (2) posters and other printed material on the public safety role of the agency.
Sets forth requirements for product recall notifications and quarterly reporting.
Requires any manufacturer or distributor of a product who voluntarily initiates a product recall as a result of safety concerns to provide notice of such recall to the relevant enforcement agency within 10 days.

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