Bill > SB2459

This bill amends the Meat and Poultry Inspection Act to include siluriformes fish (a taxonomic order that includes catfish) in the definition of "amenable" foods, which are products containing a certain percentage of meat or poultry. The bill specifically adds a new section requiring that all siluriformes fish and fish products entering an official establishment for wholesale distribution must be inspected, handled, stored, prepared, packaged, marked, and labeled according to specific federal regulations (9 CFR 530 through 9 CFR 561). This means that catfish and related fish products will now be subject to the same rigorous food safety and inspection standards as other meat and poultry products in Illinois. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, ensuring that these new regulatory requirements can be implemented right away. The inclusion of siluriformes fish in this inspection framework is likely intended to enhance food safety and provide consistent oversight for a type of fish product that was previously not explicitly covered by the state's meat and poultry inspection regulations.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2459&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104