Bill > HB0084

This bill introduces new provisions regarding food containing vaccines, specifically defining "vaccine or vaccine material" as a substance intended to stimulate antibody production and provide immunity against disease, prepared from a disease's causative agent or synthetic substitute, and authorized by the FDA. The bill classifies any food intentionally containing a vaccine or vaccine material as a drug for regulatory purposes, which means it will be subject to additional oversight under existing pharmaceutical and controlled substances laws. This reclassification affects how such foods are regulated by the Utah Department of Health and the state's controlled substances framework, ensuring that these vaccine-containing food products are treated with the same level of scrutiny and control as pharmaceutical drugs. The bill also updates several sections of Utah code to accommodate this new definition, including modifications to rules governing drug sales, distribution, and classification. The new provisions will take effect on May 7, 2025, giving state agencies and potential producers time to prepare for the new regulatory requirements.

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