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Import Safety - Action Update and Appendix

On July 1, 2008, the Working Group presented Import Safety – Action Plan Update which outlines steps taken by the federal government, private sector and international partners to bolster import safety.  Since the release of the Action Plan, strong enforcement actions, signed agreements with key trading partners, bilateral and multilateral discussions, shared critical information on safety and best practices and a process begun to improve safety practices both inside and outside of government.  A detailed Action Plan Appendix provides further detail on the progress.

“I am convinced that countries that lead the charge for safety in a global marketplace will prosper as they protect the health and safety of their citizens and effectively facilitate trade.  I am proud to report that the United States is at the forefront of this charge.”
--Secretary Leavitt

• Press Release >>
• Fact Sheet >>

Action Plan for Import Safety

On November 6, 2007 the Working Group released an Action Plan for Import Safety that provides specific short- and long-term recommendations to better protect consumers and enhance the safety of the increasing volume of imports entering the United States.

• President Bush Discusses Import Safety >>
• Fact Sheet >>
• Press Briefing by Dana Perino and Secretary of Health and Human Services Michael Leavitt >>
• Working Group Agency Statements in Support of the Action Plan >>

Strategic Framework for Import Safety and Supplement