Which provision affects food facilities under the Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act?

• A. Facility registration and prior notice of imported foods, plus enhanced recordkeeping and security measures.
• B. Tariff reductions for imported foods.
• C. Expanded cosmetic labeling requirements.
• D. Exemption of small farms from inspections.

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that the Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act requires strengthening oversight of food facilities through specific security and traceability steps. The provision that affects facilities mandates registering with the FDA, providing prior notice of imported foods before they arrive, and maintaining enhanced records and security measures. This combination enables faster FDA traceback, accountability, and rapid response to any potential bioterrorism threats.

Tariff reductions are a trade policy issue and don’t address food defense. Expanded cosmetic labeling is about cosmetics regulation, not food security. Exempting small farms from inspections would weaken oversight and does not align with the act’s purpose of protecting the food supply.