1 The Bioterrorism Act and Food 2217 Steven C Seideman Extension Food Processing Specialist Cooperative Extension Service University of Arkansas

2 Introduction The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 also known as the Bioterrorism Act requires domestic and foreign facilities that manufacture, process, pack and hold food for human or animal consumption in the United States to register with the FDA. USDA/FSIS (red meat and poultry facilities) are not required to register since FSIS has continuous inspection of these facilities.

3 Examples of FDA-Regulated Foods Food and food additives for humans and animals. Dietary supplements and dietary ingredients Infant formulas Beverages to include alcoholic and bottled water. Bakery goods, snack food and candy Fruits and vegetables Fish and Seafood Dairy products and shell eggs Raw agricultural commodities for use as food or components of food. Canned Foods Live food animals.

4 Exempted from Registration Exempt from registration are farms, retail food establishments, restaurants, non- profit establishments that prepare food for or serve food directly to consumers, fishing vessels not engaged in processing and facilities regulated exclusively by the USDA/FSIS

5 Information Needed to Register Name, physical address, phone number of the facility. All trade names the facility uses. Food product categories produced Name and contact information of the person submitting the certification statement Emergency contact information

6 How to Register Go to the following website for more information and how to register. You can register online or by mail.

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