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21 U.S. Code § 341 - Definitions and standards for food | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute
U.S. Code › Title 21 › Chapter 9 › Subchapter IV › § 341 21 U.S. Code § 341 - Definitions and standards for food
(June 25, 1938, ch. 675, § 401, 52 Stat. 1046; Apr. 15, 1954, ch. 143, § 1, 68 Stat. 54; Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 861, § 1, 70 Stat. 919; Pub. L. 103–80, § 3(h), Aug. 13, 1993, 107 Stat. 776.)
1993—Pub. L. 103–80 substituted “or reasonable standards of fill of container. No definition” for “and/or reasonable standards of fill of container: Provided, That no definition”.
Act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 861, § 3, 70 Stat. 919, provided that: “In any case in which, prior to the enactment of this Act [Aug. 1, 1956], a public hearing has been begun in accordance with section 401 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act [341 of this title] upon a proposal to issue, amend, or repeal any regulation contemplated by such section, or has been begun in accordance with section 701(e) of such Act [section 371(e) of this title] upon a proposal to issue, amend, or repeal any regulation contemplated by section 403(j), 404(a), 406(a) or (b), 501(b), 502(d), 502(h), 504 or 604 of such Act [section 343(j), 344(a), 346(a) or (b), 351(b), 352(d), 352(h), 354, or 364 of this title], the provisions of such section 401 or 701(e), as the case may be, as in force immediately prior to the date of the enactment of this Act [Aug. 1, 1956], shall be applicable as though this Act [amending this section and section 371(e) of this title] had not been enacted.”
Pub. L. 107–188, title III, § 301, June 12, 2002, 116 Stat. 662, provided that:
The President’s Council on Food Safety (as established by Executive Order No. 13100 [set out below]) shall, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, the Secretary of the Treasury, other relevant Federal agencies, the food industry, consumer and producer groups, scientific organizations, and the States, develop a crisis communications and education strategy with respect to bioterrorist threats to the food supply. Such strategy shall address threat assessments; technologies and procedures for securing food processing and manufacturing facilities and modes of transportation; response and notification procedures; and risk communications to the public.
For the purpose of implementing the strategy developed under subsection (a), there are authorized to be appropriated $750,000 for fiscal year 2002, and such sums as may be necessary for each subsequent fiscal year.”
Pub. L. 107–171, title X, § 10807, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 527, provided that:
There is established a commission to be known as the ‘Food Safety Commission’ (referred to in this section as the ‘Commission’).
“(A)Composition.—
The Commission shall be composed of 15 members (including a Chairperson, appointed by the President[)].
“(i)In general.—Members of the Commission—
shall have specialized training or significant experience in matters under the jurisdiction of the Commission; and
“(II) shall represent, at a minimum—
food scientists;
the food industry; and
“(ii)Federal employees.—
Not more than 3 members of the Commission may be Federal employees.
“(C)Date of appointments.—
The appointment of the members of the Commission shall be made as soon as practicable after the date on which funds authorized to be appropriated under subsection (e)(1) are made available.
“(D)Vacancies.—A vacancy on the Commission—
“(ii) shall be filled—
not later than 60 days after the date on which the vacancy occurs; and
in the same manner as the original appointment was made.
“(3) Meetings.—
“(A)Initial meeting.—
The initial meeting of the Commission shall be conducted not later than 30 days after the date of appointment of the final member of the Commission.
“(B)Other meetings.—
“(4) Quorum; standing rules.—
“(A)Quorum.—
A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum to conduct business.
“(B)Standing rules.—
At the first meeting of the Commission, the Commission shall adopt standing rules of the Commission to guide the conduct of business and decisionmaking of the Commission.
“(1)Recommendations.—
The Commission shall make specific recommendations to enhance the food safety system of the United States, including a description of how each recommendation would improve food safety.
“(2)Components.—
Recommendations made by the Commission under paragraph (1) shall address all food available commercially in the United States.
“(3)Report.—Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Commission first meets, the Commission shall submit to the President and Congress—
the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Commission, including a description of how each recommendation would improve food safety;
a summary of any other material used by the Commission in the preparation of the report under this paragraph; and
if requested by 1 or more members of the Commission, a statement of the minority views of the Commission.
The Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out this section, hold such hearings, meet and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Commission considers advisable.
“(2) Information from federal agencies.—
The Commission may secure directly, from any Federal agency, such information as the Commission considers necessary to carry out this section.
“(B) Provision of information.—
Subject to subparagraph (C), on the request of the Commission, the head of a Federal agency described in subparagraph (A) may furnish information requested by the Commission to the Commission.
“(ii)Administration.—
The furnishing of information by a Federal agency to the Commission shall not be considered a waiver of any exemption available to the agency under section 552 of title 5, United States Code.
“(C) Information to be kept confidential.—
“(i)In general.—For purposes of section 1905 of title 18, United States Code—
the Commission shall be considered an agency of the Federal Government; and
any individual employed by an individual, entity, or organization that is a party to a contract with the Commission under this section shall be considered an employee of the Commission.
“(ii)Prohibition on disclosure.—
Information obtained by the Commission, other than information that is available to the public, shall not be disclosed to any person in any manner except to an employee of the Commission as described in clause (i), for the purpose of receiving, reviewing, or processing the information.
A member of the Commission shall serve without compensation for the services of the member on the Commission.
“(2) Staff.—
The Chairperson of the Commission may, without regard to the civil service laws (including regulations), appoint and terminate the appointment of an executive director and such other additional personnel as are necessary to enable the Commission to perform the duties of the Commission.
“(B)Confirmation of executive director.—
“(C) Compensation.—
Except as provided in clause (ii), the Chairperson of the Commission may fix the compensation of the executive director and other personnel without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code, relating to classification of positions and General Schedule pay rates.
“(ii)Maximum rate of pay.—
The rate of pay for the executive director and other personnel shall not exceed the rate payable for level II of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of title 5, United States Code.
“(3)Detail of federal government employees.—
An employee of the Federal Government may be detailed to the Commission, without reimbursement, for such period of time as is permitted by law.
“(B)Civil service status.—
“(4)Procurement of temporary and intermittent services.—
The Chairperson of the Commission may procure temporary and intermittent services in accordance with section 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code, at rates for individuals that do not exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level II of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of that title.
No payment may be made under subsection (d) except to the extent provided for in advance in an appropriations Act.
The Commission shall terminate on the date that is 60 days after the date on which the Commission submits the recommendations and report under subsection (b)(3).”
Ex. Ord. No. 13100. President’s Council on Food Safety
Ex. Ord. No. 13100, Aug. 25, 1998, 63 F.R. 45661, as amended by Ex. Ord. No. 13286, § 16, Feb. 28, 2003, 68 F.R. 10623, provided:
Section 1. Establishment of President’s Council on Food Safety. (a) There is established the President’s Council on Food Safety (“Council”). The Council shall comprise the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, Health and Human Services, and Homeland Security, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology/Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, and the Director of the National Partnership for Reinventing Government. The Council shall consult with other Federal agencies and State, local, and tribal government agencies, and consumer, producer, scientific, and industry groups, as appropriate.
Sec. 2. Purpose. The purpose of the Council shall be to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for Federal food safety activities, taking into consideration the findings and recommendations of the National Academy of Sciences report “Ensuring Safe Food from Production to Consumption” and other input from the public on how to improve the effectiveness of the current food safety system. The Council shall make recommendations to the President on how to advance Federal efforts to implement a comprehensive science-based strategy to improve the safety of the food supply and to enhance coordination among Federal agencies, State, local, and tribal governments, and the private sector. The Council shall advise Federal agencies in setting priority areas for investment in food safety.
(b) Consistent with the comprehensive strategic Federal food safety plan described in section 3(a) of this order, the Council shall advise agencies of priority areas for investment in food safety and ensure that Federal agencies annually develop coordinated food safety budgets for submission to the OMB that sustain and strengthen existing capacities, eliminate duplication, and ensure the most effective use of resources for improving food safety. The Council shall also ensure that Federal agencies annually develop a unified budget for submission to the OMB for the President’s Food Safety Initiative and such other food safety issues as the Council determines appropriate.
(c) The Council shall ensure that the Joint Institute for Food Safety Research (JIFSR), in consultation with the National Science and Technology Council, establishes mechanisms to guide Federal research efforts toward the highest priority food safety needs. The JIFSR shall report to the Council on a regular basis on its efforts: (i) to develop a strategic plan for conducting food safety research activities consistent with the President’s Food Safety Initiative and such other food safety activities as the JIFSR determines appropriate; and (ii) to coordinate efficiently, within the executive branch and with the private sector and academia, all Federal food safety research.
This is a list of parts within the Code of Federal Regulations for which this US Code section provides rulemaking authority.This list is taken from the Parallel Table of Authorities and Rules provided by GPO [Government Printing Office].It is not guaranteed to be accurate or up-to-date, though we do refresh the database weekly. More limitations on accuracy are described at the GPO site.21 CFR - Food and Drugs21 CFR Part 5 - ORGANIZATION21 CFR Part 7 - ENFORCEMENT POLICY21 CFR Part 10 - ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES21 CFR Part 11 - ELECTRONIC RECORDS; ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES21 CFR Part 12 - FORMAL EVIDENTIARY PUBLIC HEARING21 CFR Part 13 - PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE A PUBLIC BOARD OF INQUIRY21 CFR Part 14 - PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE A PUBLIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE21 CFR Part 15 - PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE COMMISSIONER21 CFR Part 16 - REGULATORY HEARING BEFORE THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION21 CFR Part 20 - PUBLIC INFORMATION21 CFR Part 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CONSIDERATIONS21 CFR Part 70 - COLOR ADDITIVES21 CFR Part 73 - LISTING OF COLOR ADDITIVES EXEMPT FROM CERTIFICATION21 CFR Part 74 - LISTING OF COLOR ADDITIVES SUBJECT TO CERTIFICATION21 CFR Part 105 - FOODS FOR SPECIAL DIETARY USE21 CFR Part 130 - FOOD STANDARDS: GENERAL21 CFR Part 131 - MILK AND CREAM21 CFR Part 133 - CHEESES AND RELATED CHEESE PRODUCTS21 CFR Part 135 - FROZEN DESSERTS21 CFR Part 136 - BAKERY PRODUCTS21 CFR Part 137 - CEREAL FLOURS AND RELATED PRODUCTS21 CFR Part 139 - MACARONI AND NOODLE PRODUCTS21 CFR Part 145 - CANNED FRUITS21 CFR Part 146 - CANNED FRUIT JUICES21 CFR Part 150 - FRUIT BUTTERS, JELLIES, PRESERVES, AND RELATED PRODUCTS21 CFR Part 152 - FRUIT PIES21 CFR Part 155 - CANNED VEGETABLES21 CFR Part 156 - VEGETABLE JUICES21 CFR Part 158 - FROZEN VEGETABLES21 CFR Part 160 - EGGS AND EGG PRODUCTS21 CFR Part 161 - FISH AND SHELLFISH21 CFR Part 163 - CACAO PRODUCTS21 CFR Part 164 - TREE NUT AND PEANUT PRODUCTS21 CFR Part 165 - BEVERAGES21 CFR Part 166 - MARGARINE21 CFR Part 168 - SWEETENERS AND TABLE SIRUPS21 CFR Part 169 - FOOD DRESSINGS AND FLAVORINGS21 CFR Part 170 - FOOD ADDITIVES21 CFR Part 556 - TOLERANCES FOR RESIDUES OF NEW ANIMAL DRUGS IN FOOD21 CFR Part 564 - [Reserved]21 CFR Part 570 - FOOD ADDITIVES21 CFR Part 571 - FOOD ADDITIVE PETITIONS21 CFR Part 573 - FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED IN FEED AND DRINKING WATER OF ANIMALS21 CFR Part 584 - FOOD SUBSTANCES AFFIRMED AS GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE IN FEED AND DRINKING WATER OF ANIMALS