Sec. 207. Federal and State cooperation
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The Administrator shall work with the States to carry out activities and programs that create a national food safety program so that Federal and State programs function in a coordinated and cost-effective manner. The Administrator shall work with States to— continue, strengthen, or establish State food safety programs, especially with respect to the regulation of retail commercial food establishments, transportation, harvesting, and fresh markets; continue, strengthen, or establish inspection programs and requirements to ensure that food under the jurisdiction of the State is safe; and support recall authorities at the State and local levels.
To assist in planning, developing, and implementing a food safety program, the Administrator may provide to a State— advisory assistance; technical and laboratory assistance and training (including necessary materials and equipment); and financial assistance, in kind assistance, and other aid. The Administrator may, under agreements entered into with Federal, State, or local agencies, use on a reimbursable basis or otherwise the personnel and services of those agencies in carrying out this Act.
Agreements with a State under this subsection may provide for training of State employees. The Administrator shall maintain any agreement that is in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act until the Administrator evaluates such agreement and determines whether to maintain or substitute such agreement. The Administrator shall annually conduct a comprehensive review of each State program that provides services to the Administrator in carrying out the responsibilities under this Act, including mandated inspections under section 205.
The review shall— include a determination of the effectiveness of the State program; and identify any changes necessary to ensure enforcement of Federal requirements under this Act. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preempt the enforcement of State food safety laws and standards that are at least as stringent as those under this Act.