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MA S1513

Relative to food labeling


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

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

AI Summary

This bill requires the Massachusetts 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 labels must provide consumers with information about the safety and risk factors of consuming these fish, particularly regarding toxin levels and their potential health hazards, especially for young children, women of childbearing age, and pregnant women.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2772 (on 03/17/2022)

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