Bill > SB628

This bill amends The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act to add new labeling requirements for oral medications and expand definitions related to food allergens and gluten-containing grains. Specifically, the bill defines nine food allergens (including milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame) and updates the definition of gluten-containing grains to include crossbred hybrids of wheat, rye, barley, and oat. The legislation mandates that any oral controlled substance or drug containing an ingredient derived from a gluten-containing grain or food allergen must have a label that clearly states the presence of such an ingredient, identifying the specific ingredient and the type of gluten-containing grain from which it is derived. This new labeling requirement aims to provide greater transparency for consumers who may have allergies or sensitivities to specific ingredients. The bill is set to take effect two years after its passage, giving manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies time to adjust their labeling practices to comply with the new regulations.

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