H.R. 2615

Stephen Hacala Poppy Seed Safety Act

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Sec. 3. Unsafe poppy seeds as adulterants in food

The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall—

(1) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, issue a proposed rule establishing levels for contamination of poppy seeds by morphine, by codeine, and by other alkaloid compounds, and by any other compound which the Secretary may designate, after which poppy seeds shall be deemed adulterated under section 402 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (42 U.S.C. 342); and

(2) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, finalize such rule.