S. 1776 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a user fee program to ensure food safety.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log inImported Food Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to editdirect the wikiSecretary of Health and beHuman Services to: (1) assess and collect fees on food imported into the first toUnited States; (2) provide for research on the development of tests of imported food and sampling methodologies; (3) give priority to tests that are suitable for inspections of food at U.S. ports of entry; (4) establish goals of developing certain tests for specified pathogens or substances; and (5) establish a detailed summarycertification system for a foreign government or foreign food establishment seeking to import food to the United States.

Authorizes the Secretary to withdraw such certification of any food if: (1) such food is linked to an outbreak of human illness; (2) the bill!)food safety programs or procedures are no longer equivalent to U.S. programs and procedures; or (3) there is a refusal to allow U.S. officials to conduct audits and investigations as may be necessary.

Directs the Secretary to routinely inspect food and food animals before it enters the United States.

Authorizes the Secretary to deny importation of food from: (1) any foreign government that does not permit U.S. audits and inspections; and (2) any foreign government or foreign firm that does not consent to an investigation by the Secretary when food from that country or firm is linked to a food-borne illness outbreak or is otherwise found to be adulterated or mislabeled.

Provides that any food imported for consumption in the United States may be detained, seized, or condemned.

Directs the Secretary to establish a transitional food safety import review program.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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(Log inLatest Major Action: 7/12/2007: Referred to edit the wikiSenate committee. Status: Read twice and be the firstreferred to update the status of the bill!)Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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== Points in Favor ==

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