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This bill, called the "Consistent Egg Labels Act of 2025," aims to regulate the labeling of egg alternatives by establishing clear definitions and enforcement mechanisms. The bill recognizes the nutritional importance of eggs, highlighting their role as an affordable protein source rich in essential nutrients, and acknowledges the emergence of plant-based egg alternatives that could potentially mislead consumers. It amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to strictly define eggs as reproductive outputs from avian poultry species with a calcium-based shell, and egg products as those specifically described in federal regulations. The legislation prohibits introducing or selling food products in interstate commerce using egg-related market names if the product does not meet the established egg or egg product criteria. It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance within 180 days of enactment, detailing how these new labeling requirements will be enforced, and mandates a report to Congress within two years describing actions taken against misbranded products, including potential warnings and penalties. The bill's primary goal is to ensure consumers receive accurate information about egg alternatives, protecting both consumer understanding and the traditional egg market.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2929/all-info