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Bill > AB550
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Introduced
10/15/2025
10/15/2025
In Committee
10/15/2025
10/15/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires a person that manufactures packaged food intended for human consumption for distribution or sale in this state to label the packaged food products with warning labels that disclose the use or existence of any of a list of ingredients in the food product, including certain color additives, synthetic antioxidants, solvents, sweeteners, stabilizers, thickeners, and preservatives. The warning labels must be prominent, in high contrast to their immediate backgrounds, and in a reasonably visible location, and include the statement XWARNING: This product contains an artificial color, chemical, or food additive that is banned in Australia, Canada, the European Union, or the United Kingdom.Y A person that violates a provision of the bill maybe subject to a criminal penalty that may range from $100 to $5,000 or up to one year imprisonment, or both. In lieu of the criminal penalty, a violator may be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each violation. For further information see the state and local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill. Because this bill creates a new crime or revises a penalty for an existing crime, the Joint Review Committee on Criminal Penalties may be requested to prepare a report.
AI Summary
This bill requires manufacturers of packaged food products sold in Wisconsin to label their products with a warning if they contain any of 51 specific ingredients, including various chemical additives, artificial colors, and preservatives. The warning label must state: "WARNING: This product contains an artificial color, chemical, or food additive that is banned in Australia, Canada, the European Union, or the United Kingdom" and must be printed in a prominent, visible location with high contrast. If the product is sold online, manufacturers must also post the labeling information on their website. Violations of this law will result in penalties, with first-time offenders facing fines between $100 and $1,000 or up to 6 months in jail, and subsequent offenders facing higher fines of $500 to $5,000 and potential jail time of 30 days to one year. Alternatively, violators may be required to pay a forfeiture of up to $1,000 per violation. The law is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, giving manufacturers time to update their product labeling.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (8)
Elijah Behnke (R)*,
Russell Goodwin (D)*,
Vincent Miresse (D)*,
Clint Moses (R)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
Chuck Wichgers (R)*,
Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R),
Steve Nass (R),
Last Action
Fiscal estimate received (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab550 |
| Fiscal Note - AB550: Fiscal Estimate From DATCP | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/ab550/ab550_datcp.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - AB550: Fiscal Estimate From DA | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/ab550/ab550_da.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB550.pdf |
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