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MA S1327

Relative to food labeling


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
06/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to food labeling of fish. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Public Health to implement a food labeling program for commercially caught, landed, and sold saltwater fish, such as tuna, mackerel, swordfish, grouper, striped bass, and bluefish. The label would provide consumers with information about the safety and risk factors of consuming these fish, particularly for young children, women of childbearing age, and pregnant women, based on toxin levels and their potential health hazards.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/08/2020)

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