SAFETY Act of 2025

This bill defines "common names" for U.S. agricultural products and food items (like "American cheese," "Basmati rice," or "Champagne" wine) to protect their use in international trade. It requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Trade Representative to negotiate agreements ensuring foreign markets allow these common names on products. The law specifies that common names must be routinely used on packaging, align with Codex Alimentarius standards, and exclude protected terms like "Champagne" for wine. It directly affects U.S. food producers, processors, and exporters who sell goods internationally under these names.