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HR 5268 109th Congress House

Genetically Engineered Food Safety Act

Official title: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of genetically engineered foods, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 2, 2006 See on congress.gov
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May 15, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 2, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 2, 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E687-688)
May 2, 2006
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 15, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Genetically Engineered Food Safety Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to include genetically engineered food in the definition of "food additive." Sets forth requirements governing petitions to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for a regulation prescribing the conditions of safe use of a genetically engineered food additive, including information to be included in the petition and factors to be considered by the Secretary in making a decision.

Authorizes civil actions against: (1) a person alleged to have violated FFDCA provisions regulating genetic food additives; and (2) the Secretary for failure to perform a mandatory act or duty related to genetic food additives.

Requires the Secretary to collect a filing fee for petitions to: (1) defray costs related to such petitions under this Act; and (2) provide for research on the safety of genetic food additives.

Authorizes an officer or employee conducting an inspection to order the detention of food if such person has reason to believe that such food violates the FFDCA. Requires all food retailers to register with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expedite recalls, embargoes, and seizures.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5268: Genetically Engineered Food Safety Act. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-5268/
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