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S.3001: Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 25, 2002
- Latest Major Action Sept. 25, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (4 Democrats, 1 Independent, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require food that is not a raw agricultural commodity, and that is, or intentionally bears or contains, a major food allergen, to state that information on its label by January 1, 2006.Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to give priority to increasing the number of inspections under the Act to ensure that foods comply with...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Sept. 25, 2002 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) |