On December 21st, The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act passed both houses of Congress. The legislation was presented to the president on Decemeber 29th and has yet to be signed into law.

The law will give FDA mandatory recall powers and increased access to records, affording greater authority over about eighty percent of the food supply. Additionally, manufacturers, both domestic and international, will be required to employ food safety regulations.

Click the link to read the full the full text of the bill: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act