A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to ensure that consumers can make informed decisions in choosing between meat and poultry products and imitation meat and imitation poultry products, and for other purposes.

1/31/2024, 5:15 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Bill 118 s 3693 aims to make changes to the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act in order to help consumers make more informed decisions when choosing between meat and poultry products and imitation meat and poultry products. The bill seeks to ensure that labeling on these products is clear and accurate, so that consumers can easily distinguish between real meat and poultry and their imitation counterparts.

The bill also includes provisions to address concerns about the safety and quality of imitation meat and poultry products, as well as potential confusion among consumers about the differences between these products and traditional meat and poultry. By updating labeling requirements and ensuring that information about the ingredients and production methods of these products is readily available to consumers, the bill aims to promote transparency and protect public health.

In addition to these consumer protection measures, the bill also includes provisions related to the inspection and regulation of meat and poultry products, with the goal of improving food safety standards and ensuring that all products meet the necessary quality and safety requirements. Overall, Bill 118 s 3693 seeks to address the growing market for imitation meat and poultry products by providing consumers with the information they need to make informed choices, while also ensuring that these products are held to the same standards of safety and quality as traditional meat and poultry products.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3693

Introduced on
2024-01-30

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Bill 118 s 3693 aims to make changes to the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act in order to help consumers make more informed decisions when choosing between meat and poultry products and imitation meat and poultry products. The bill seeks to ensure that labeling on these products is clear and accurate, so that consumers can easily distinguish between real meat and poultry and their imitation counterparts.

The bill also includes provisions to address concerns about the safety and quality of imitation meat and poultry products, as well as potential confusion among consumers about the differences between these products and traditional meat and poultry. By updating labeling requirements and ensuring that information about the ingredients and production methods of these products is readily available to consumers, the bill aims to promote transparency and protect public health.

In addition to these consumer protection measures, the bill also includes provisions related to the inspection and regulation of meat and poultry products, with the goal of improving food safety standards and ensuring that all products meet the necessary quality and safety requirements. Overall, Bill 118 s 3693 seeks to address the growing market for imitation meat and poultry products by providing consumers with the information they need to make informed choices, while also ensuring that these products are held to the same standards of safety and quality as traditional meat and poultry products.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to ensure that consumers can make informed decisions in choosing between meat and poultry products and imitation meat and imitation poultry products, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action1/30/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.