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The Bioterrorism Act of 2002
Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002
The Bioterrorism Act of 2002 was passed by Congress in 2002, and became law on June 12, 2002. The law includes four rules that affect the fresh produce industry:
Registration of Food Facilities
Prior Notice-Food Imports
Establishment and Maintenance of Records
Administrative Detention
Food Defense
FDA Food Defense and Terrorism
The FDA provides background information on the Bioterrorism Act and current information on FDA activities in fulfilling its responsibilities under the Act