21 U.S.C. § 679b

Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)

Section 679b - Pasteurization of meat and poultry

(1) In general

Effective beginning not later than 30 days after May 13, 2002, the Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct an education program regarding the availability and safety of processes and treatments that eliminate or substantially reduce the level of pathogens on meat, meat food products, poultry, and poultry products.

(2) Authorization of appropriations

There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.

21 U.S.C. § 679b

Pub. L. 107-171, title X, §10808(a), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 530.

EDITORIAL NOTES

CODIFICATIONSection was enacted as part of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, and not as part of the Federal Meat Inspection Act which is classified to subchapters I to IV-A of this chapter.

Secretary

The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States or his delegate.