119th Congress
S. 283

Directs development of seafood origin method

Tells two federal science agencies to develop a chemical method for finding seafood's country of origin and lets the Defense Department help other countries fight illegal fishing and organized crime.

  • Uses chemical analysis to identify a seafood's country of origin
  • Must include a portable field kit and work on prepared foods such as sushi
  • Requires pilot studies on red snapper and tuna
  • Within two years, the standards agency must report to Congress and plan how to use the method

Passed Congress · Headed to the President

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