In 2007, there has been an overwhelming increase in the volume of aquaculture and seafood that has been found to contain substances that are not approved for use in food in the United States.

As of May 2007, inspection programs are not able to satisfactorily accomplish the goals of ensuring the food safety of the United States.

To protect the health and safety of consumers in the United States, the ability of the Secretary to perform inspection functions must be enhanced.

describes the specifics of the aquaculture and seafood inspection program;

describes the feasibility of developing a traceability system for all catfish and seafood products, both domestic and imported, for the purpose of identifying the processing plant of origin of such products; and

provides for an assessment of the risks associated with particular contaminants and banned substances.