Bill > S3252

This bill makes technical corrections to the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) related to food-related reinspection and recall fees. Specifically, the bill establishes a detailed fee methodology for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to assess fees for reinspections of facilities and importers that have been found non-compliant. The bill sets base fees at $15,000 for various types of reinspections, with annual adjustments, and provides a fee reduction for small businesses (defined as facilities with fewer than 500 employees or importers with less than $1-2.5 million in annual sales). The bill increases the annual cap on total fees from $20-25 million to $25-30 million and clarifies the definition of "reinspection" to include follow-up inspections that verify whether a facility or importer has addressed previous compliance issues. Additionally, the bill specifies that fees collected will be used solely for oversight of facilities and importers, and for supporting the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program. The changes aim to provide more precise language and financial mechanisms for the FDA to ensure food safety and compliance across domestic and foreign food production and import systems.

Health and Social Services

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