Bill > H2272

This bill amends Chapter 111 of the General Laws to require that all prepared foods sold in Massachusetts be clearly and conspicuously labeled to show which, if any, major allergens are present in the food and its ingredients, flavoring, coloring, or other additives. Major allergens are defined as milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, and soybeans, as well as any food ingredient that contains protein derived from these foods, except for highly refined oils. The bill also allows for petitions to the Commissioner to exempt certain food ingredients from the allergen labeling requirements if they can provide scientific evidence that the ingredient does not cause an allergic response that poses a risk to human health. Additionally, any food, ingredient, flavoring, coloring, or other additive that is determined not to pose a risk and is exempted from federal allergen labeling laws is also exempt from the provisions of this bill.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2272