Extends the destruction authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to articles presenting significant public health concerns.
Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to order the destruction of articles refused admission if they present a significant public health concern. The owner or consignee must destroy the article within 90 days of the order, bearing the costs. The Secretary must issue proposed regulations within 18 months and final regulations within a year, providing due process to the article's owner or consignee. The amendments apply 30 days after the final regulations are promulgated.
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