Sponsor
Michael A. Rulli
Representative · R-OH
Representative · R-OH
Expands FDA third‑party certification to include domestic facilities, broadens uses of certifications, and lets FDA consider certifications when prioritizing inspections.
Official title: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand a program under which third-parties are accredited to conduct food safety audits, and for other purposes.
Introduced April 22, 2026 by Michael A. Rulli · Last progress April 22, 2026
Expands and clarifies the FDA’s accredited third‑party auditor certification program to include domestic entities and facilities, broaden how audit results and certifications can be used, and allow FDA to consider third‑party certifications when prioritizing inspections. The bill revises definitions, removes a shipment‑only limitation on certifications, updates cross‑references and timing rules for accreditation bodies, and adds a factor allowing certification status to influence inspection targeting.