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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to labeling of allergens in prepared foods. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to require the labeling of major allergens in prepared foods sold in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The key provisions include defining "prepared foods" and "major allergens," mandating clear and conspicuous labeling of any major allergens present in prepared foods, requiring the specific type of tree nut, fish, or crustacean shellfish to be labeled, establishing a petition process for exemptions from the allergen labeling requirements, and exempting foods, ingredients, flavorings, colorings, or other additives that have been determined not to pose a risk to human health and are exempt from federal allergen labeling laws.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4449 (on 02/24/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3611 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3611.pdf |
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