An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in food protection, further providing for definitions and providing for reporting of GRAS substances and for public database of GRAS reports.
HB 1130 requires food manufacturers to report "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) substances used in food to Pennsylvania's Department of Agriculture, including safety data. This affects companies adding GRAS substances to food products, with exemptions for small businesses and certain FDA-approved substances. The bill mandates a searchable public database on the state website where all submitted reports will be accessible to consumers. It creates new transparency requirements for substances deemed safe without full FDA food additive approval, aligning with federal GRAS reporting standards.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 21, 2025
Last action Apr 21, 2025
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Apr 21, 2025
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Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities
lower
1 primary · 45 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Natalie Mihalek
RRepublican
Co
Abby Major
RRepublican
Co
Abigail Salisbury
DDemocratic
Co
Alec Ryncavage
RRepublican
Co
Anita Kulik
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Barb Gleim
RRepublican
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Brenda Pugh
RRepublican
Co
Carl Metzgar
RRepublican
Co
Carol Kazeem
DDemocratic
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