The Bioterrorism Act (BTA) is intended to protect the health and safety of the people of the United States from an intended or actual terrorist attack on the nation's food supply.
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The Bioterrorism Act
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Overview On June 12, 2002, President Bush signed into law the "Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002," also known as the Bioterrorism Act (BTA). Revised 11/20/2004
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Trade Guidance for Bioterrorism Act (BTA) Importations Phase 5 enforcement guidance for Trade engaged in the entry and release of imported food products, which are subject to the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (BTA) implemented on December 12, 2003.
Revised Compliance Policy Changes Requirements for Personal Shipments CBP and the FDA have announced that the two agencies will exercise enforcement discretion on BTA issues involving foods imported or offered for import for non-commercial purposes (food purchased or otherwise acquired by an individual for non-business purposes and shipped by an individual for delivery to self, family member, or friend for non-business purposes).
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FDA-Required Prior Notice for Imported Food and Beverages If a custom broker's or self-filer's system is not working or if the ACS/ABI interface is not working, prior notice must be submitted through the FDA Prior Notice System Interface.
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