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§ 2105. Enhanced aquaculture and seafood inspection
(a) Findings
Congress finds the following:
(1) In 2007, there has been an overwhelming increase in the volume of aquaculture and seafood that has been found to contain substances that are not approved for use in food in the United States.
(2) As of May 2007, inspection programs are not able to satisfactorily accomplish the goals of ensuring the food safety of the United States.
(3) To protect the health and safety of consumers in the United States, the ability of the Secretary to perform inspection functions must be enhanced.
(b) Heightened inspections
(c) Report to Congress
Not later than 180 days after September 27, 2007, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that—
(1) describes the specifics of the aquaculture and seafood inspection program;
(2) describes the feasibility of developing a traceability system for all catfish and seafood products, both domestic and imported, for the purpose of identifying the processing plant of origin of such products; and
(3) provides for an assessment of the risks associated with particular contaminants and banned substances.
(d) Partnerships with States
(Pub. L. 110–85, title X, § 1006, Sept. 27, 2007, 121 Stat. 969.)