[20050103]RS22014_病毒血清毒素法案：简史与分析.pdf

1 This report draws upon CRS Report RL32414, The Private Testing of Mad Cow Disease: LegalIssues, by Stephen R. Via, which discusses the VSTA in terms of regulating diagnostic tests.2 21 U.S.C. 151.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS22014January 3, 2005The Virus-Serum-Toxin Act: A Brief History and Analysisname redactedAnalyst in Agricultural PolicyResources, Science, and Industry DivisionSummaryThe Viruses, Serums, Toxins, Antitoxins, and Analogous Products Act (21 U.S.C.151-159), also known as the Virus-Serum-Toxin Act (VSTA), is intended to assure thesafe and effective supply of animal vaccines and other biological products. The act andits applicable regulations are administered by the Animal and Plant Health InspectionService (APHIS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).The VSTA was enacted in 1913, and revised once in 1985. A 2002 law affectedthe VSTA by transferring border and import inspection functions from USDA to theDepartment of Homeland Security.Origins in 1913 (62nd Congress)The Viruses, Serums, Toxins, Antitoxins, and Analogous Products Act (21 U.S.C.151-159) was enacte