Bill > A09668

This bill amends the general business law to establish clear definitions and labeling requirements for "milk" and "milk products." It defines "milk" as the lacteal secretion from healthy mammals like cows, goats, sheep, and water buffalo, and "milk products" as food items made exclusively or principally from milk, including a wide range of dairy items such as cream, yogurt, cheese, and ice cream, as well as products derived from modifying milk's characteristics through various processes. The key provision is that only products actually containing milk, as defined by the bill, will be permitted to use the terms defined as "milk products" on their labels or in advertisements, aiming to prevent consumer confusion by ensuring these terms accurately reflect the product's composition.

Business and Industry

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9668