Bill > S2507

This bill, known as the DAIRY PRIDE (Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk, and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday) Act, aims to establish strict regulations for food products using dairy product names in interstate commerce. The bill requires that any food using a standardized dairy product name must be either a dairy product (defined as a lacteal secretion from hooved mammals) or meet specific imitation food requirements. It amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit food manufacturers from labeling plant-based alternatives (like soy or almond milk) with traditional dairy product names if they do not contain actual dairy. The Secretary of Health and Human Services must issue guidance on enforcing these new labeling rules within 90-180 days of the Act's enactment, invalidating any previous guidance that conflicts with the new provisions. Additionally, the bill mandates a report to Congress within two years detailing enforcement actions, including warnings and penalties issued against companies violating the new labeling standards, with the ultimate goal of protecting dairy product terminology and potentially supporting the dairy industry.

Health and Social Services

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2507/all-info