USA
2017 Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act
Summary Description
Proposes to ban non-therapeutic uses of medically important antibiotics in food animal production.
Species
Farmed animals
Jurisdiction
USA
Sub-Jurisdiction
N/A
Type of Act
Legislative Proposal
Status
Bill proposal
Legal Value
N/A
Date Enacted
N/A
Date Updated
June, 2023
Official Citation
Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2017 - (PAMTA) - H.R. 1587 (U.S.A.)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the administration of medically important antimicrobials for preventative and growth-promotion purposes.
- Prohibits the administration of medically important antimicrobials to food-producing animals for disease control "unless there is a significant risk that a disease or infection present on the premises will be transmitted to the animal."
- Requires the FDA to withdraw approvals to use antibiotics to compensate for overcrowding and poor sanitation and to speed animal growth, unless drug companies can demonstrate that these uses do not threaten public health.
- Places the burden of evidence on pharmaceutical companies.
Weaknesses
Related Laws/Policies
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