Bill > HB1130

This bill enhances food safety regulations by establishing new reporting requirements for Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substances in Pennsylvania. The bill defines GRAS substances as food additives that experts consider safe based on scientific procedures or historical use, and mandates that companies report detailed information about these substances to the state secretary before using them in food products. It creates a mandatory public database on the department's website where these GRAS substance reports will be accessible, searchable, and downloadable, with provisions to protect trade secrets while ensuring transparency. The bill prohibits selling or using GRAS substances in food without first filing a comprehensive report, though small businesses are exempted from these requirements. Certain types of substances are also excluded from reporting, such as those already approved by the FDA or recognized in federal regulations. The secretary is empowered to manage the database, update it with new safety information, potentially charge listing fees, and must provide progress reports to the General Assembly about the database's development. The legislation will take effect six months after passage, giving businesses time to prepare for the new reporting requirements.

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