HB 2500 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Prohibits labeling requirements for bioengineered food that are more stringent than federal requirements

This bill prevents states from creating bioengineered food labeling rules that are stricter than federal standards. It ensures that any food product meeting federal disclosure requirements is automatically considered compliant with state laws as well. The legislation directly affects food manufacturers and retailers by limiting the ability of state governments to impose additional or different labeling obligations on these products.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 23, 2024 Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
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Jan 23, 2024
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Jeff Farnan
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