An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in food protection, further providing for misbranding of food.
HB 1133 amends Pennsylvania's food protection laws to require a specific cancer warning on food products containing Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA). The bill mandates that any food bearing BHA (identified by CAS number 25013-16-5) must display the warning "WARNING: This product contains BHA, which may cause cancer" in bold type on the principal display panel, using a font size no smaller than the required "serving size" declaration. This directly affects food manufacturers and retailers selling products with BHA, requiring them to update labeling to comply with the new rule. The policy change focuses on enhancing consumer transparency about a specific ingredient's potential health risk through mandatory labeling.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
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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
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1 primary · 38 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
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State
District
P
Natalie Mihalek
RRepublican
Co
Abby Major
RRepublican
Co
Alec Ryncavage
RRepublican
Co
Anita Kulik
DDemocratic
Co
Barb Gleim
RRepublican
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Brenda Pugh
RRepublican
Co
Carl Metzgar
RRepublican
Co
Christina Sappey
DDemocratic
Co
Danielle Otten
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Zimmerman
RRepublican
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