Seafood Inspection System

Abstract: This hearing presents testimony on two pieces of legislation concerning the inspection of seafood. The first bill (H.R.1387) would provide for the inspection of all commerical seafood destined for human consumption in the U.S. and the second (H.R. 2511) would direct the President to develop a comprehensive safety program to ensure the quality and wholesomeness of all fish products intended for human consumption in the U.S. testimony was received from several federal government officials, a consumer adovcate, and a fishing industry representative.