Safer Shrimp Imports Act mandates shrimp inspections at foreign facilities and restricts imports from non-compliant countries.

The Safer Shrimp Imports Act amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require inspections of foreign shrimp facilities. The Secretary of Health and Human Services must enter agreements with foreign governments within 180 days of enactment. Shrimp imports will be refused if from countries without such agreements or with non-compliant food inspection systems. The criteria for compliance include staffing and enforcement of shrimp-related laws. Annual reports on implementation are required.

Safer Shrimp Imports Act mandates shrimp inspections at foreign facilities and restricts imports from non-compliant countries.

The Safer Shrimp Imports Act amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require inspections of foreign shrimp facilities. The Secretary of Health and Human Services must enter agreements with foreign governments within 180 days of enactment. Shrimp imports will be refused if from countries without such agreements or with non-compliant food inspection systems. The criteria for compliance include staffing and enforcement of shrimp-related laws. Annual reports on implementation are required.