Label Requirement for Food That Has Been Refused Admission into the United States

Résumé

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a proposed rule that would require owners or consignees to label imported food that is refused entry into the United States. The label would read, "UNITED STATES: REFUSED ENTRY." The proposal would describe the label's characteristics (such as its size) and processes for verifying that the label has been affixed properly. We are taking this action to prevent the reintroduction of refused food into the United States, to facilitate the examination of imported food, and to implement part of the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002.