Bill > SB319

This bill modifies Missouri's food product labeling regulations by introducing several new labeling requirements and penalties. The bill amends existing law to increase fines to one thousand dollars per incident or for each prohibited product sold, and expands provisions for when penalties can be applied. It introduces new labeling mandates, including requirements for disclosing bioengineered substances, edible coatings on fruits and vegetables, and specific labeling for lab-created or insect-based meat alternatives, which must be clearly marked with terms like "LAB-CREATED" or "INSECT-BASED" in at least 15-point bold type. The bill also requires labeling for meat products from animals vaccinated with mRNA-based vaccines, mandating a "MRNA VACCINATED" disclosure. Additionally, the bill maintains alignment with federal food labeling standards while providing the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services with the authority to establish exemptions for small packages and specific food handling practices. These changes aim to provide consumers with more transparent information about the composition, origin, and processing of food products sold in Missouri.

Health and Social Services

https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=303