Under the Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act, which action is required to improve food facility security?

• A. Minimal compliance with security guidelines.
• B. No changes required.
• C. Facility registration and prior notice of imported foods, plus enhanced recordkeeping and security measures.
• D. Only labeling updates.

Answer: (C)

The action tested reflects the Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act’s approach to strengthening food defense and rapid response. The act requires facilities to register with the FDA, submit prior notice for imported foods, and maintain enhanced recordkeeping and security measures. This combination creates an official registry, ensures authorities know what is coming into the country, and provides the information needed to trace and respond quickly if a problem is detected.

Minimal compliance, no changes, or only labeling updates don’t meet these security and traceability goals, so they don’t fit the act’s requirements.