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  2. What are the major components of the BTA law?

What are the major components of the BTA law?

The Act contains 5 titles and includes major FDA responsibilities in Title III, Subtitle A, “Safety of Food”

  • Section 303 Detention
  • Section 305 Registration
  • Section 306 Records Management
  • Section 307 Prior Notice

For CBP purposes, the most interaction with the trade community and travelers will occur regarding the Prior Notice (PN) and Registration requirements.

  • Last Modified: August 30, 2016