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Introduced
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/11/2020
03/11/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Meat, poultry, and dairy labeling. Provides that a food product is misbranded for purposes of the animal products law, and may not be sold or offered for sale, if: (1) the product is not derived from harvested livestock or poultry but the labeling of the product states or implies that the product is a meat product or poultry product; or (2) the product consists partially or entirely of tissue cultured in vitro from animal cells and the labeling of the product does not clearly state that the product contains tissue cultured in vitro from animal cells. Authorizes the state board of animal health to adopt rules providing that: (1) food products not derived from harvested livestock or poultry; and (2) food products that contain tissue cultured in vitro from animal cells; shall not be misbranded. Amends the law concerning dairy products to prohibit the sale or offering for sale of a food or drink product if: (1) the product does not consist of and is not derived from the milk of a cow, goat, or other mammal; and (2) the labeling of the product states or implies that the product is a dairy product.
AI Summary
This bill aims to address mislabeling of meat, poultry, and dairy products. It defines "cultured in vitro" as referring to food products containing tissue created by causing animal cells to multiply outside the body. The bill amends existing laws to prohibit the sale or offering for sale of food products that are not derived from harvested livestock or poultry but are labeled or implied to be meat or poultry products. It also prohibits the sale or offering for sale of food products that contain tissue cultured in vitro from animal cells, unless the labeling clearly states this. Additionally, the bill prohibits the sale or offering for sale of any food or drink product that does not consist of or is not derived from the milk of a cow, goat, or other mammal, but the labeling states or implies that the product is a dairy product.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (on 01/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2020/bills/house/1350/ |
| Bill | http://iga.in.gov/static-documents/e/2/d/e/e2de4bec/HB1350.01.INTR.pdf |
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