This bill expands the FDA's program that allows third-party auditors to certify food safety compliance. Currently, these third-party certifications are mainly used to determine whether imported foods can enter the United States, but this legislation broadens their use to help the FDA analyze food safety risks and prioritize inspections of domestic and foreign facilities. The bill affects food manufacturers, processors, importers, and facilities throughout the food supply chain. The legislation requires the FDA to establish a system for recognizing accreditation bodies within two years of enactment, and it allows third-party certifications to be used for purposes beyond import determinations, including helping the agency make regulatory decisions about which facilities to inspect. No specific federal funding amounts are mentioned in the bill.
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