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MA H1941

MA H1941
Relative to food labeling


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others that the Department of Public Health be directed to implement a food labeling program for commercially caught, landed and sold saltwater fish. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Department of Public Health to establish a food labeling program for saltwater fish that are commercially caught, brought ashore, and sold, with the goal of informing consumers about potential health risks. The labels will specifically address safety concerns and risk factors associated with consuming these fish, focusing on toxin levels and their potential hazards to human health, with particular attention to vulnerable groups such as young children, women of child-bearing age, and pregnant women. This initiative aims to provide consumers with crucial information to make informed decisions about their seafood consumption.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4065 (on 03/14/2016)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1941 03/12/2015
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1941.pdf 03/12/2015
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