What does EXPANSION OF THE ACCREDITED THIRD-PARTY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM. of Third-Party Certification and Inspection Modernization Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise definitions related to the Accredited Third-Party Certification Program. It expands the definition of 'eligible entity' to include foreign or domestic facilities subject to registration under section 415. The definition of 'regulatory audit' is updated to determine compliance with the Act and eligibility for food or facility certifications. Limitations on the use of certifications are removed, allowing for broader application of certifications provided by accredited third-party auditors. The Secretary is authorized to use these certifications to determine whether food satisfies requirements and to assess eligibility for the voluntary qualified importer program. The Secretary may consider audit results when analyzing risks and prioritizing inspections. The Secretary is required to establish a system for recognizing accreditation bodies within two years of the Third-Party Certification and Inspection Modernization Act of 2026. Section 421 is amended to allow the FDA to consider whether a facility holds a certification demonstrating compliance with a third-party food safety standard aligned with FDA regulations.

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Third-Party Certification and Inspection Modernization Act of 2026

Q: What does Preamble of Third-Party Certification and Inspection Modernization Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The stated purpose is to expand a program involving third-party accreditation for conducting food safety audits.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Third-Party Certification and Inspection Modernization Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Third-Party Certification and Inspection Modernization Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/22/2026 · Introduced: 4/22/2026

Author: Michael Rulli (R-OH)

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This bill expands the Accredited Third-Party Certification Program to include more facilities, including foreign entities registered with the FDA.
The FDA can now use certifications from accredited third-party auditors to assess food safety compliance and determine eligibility for import programs.
The FDA is required to establish a system for recognizing accreditation bodies within two years of the bill's enactment.

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