CURD Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 981 CURD Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/14/2024, 6:56 AM

Congressional Summary of S 981

Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions Act or the CURD Act

This bill establishes a statutory definition for natural cheese. Under the bill, natural cheese is defined as cheese (ripened or unripened soft, semi-soft, or hard) that is produced from animal milk or certain dairy ingredients and is produced in accordance with established cheese-making standards. The definition excludes pasteurized process cheeses, cheese foods, and cheese spreads.

A food is deemed misbranded and may not be sold if it does not meet this definition and its label includes the term natural cheese as a factual descriptor of a category of cheese.

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Current Status of Bill S 981

Bill S 981 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 27, 2023. Bill S 981 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 27, 2023. Bill S 981's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 981

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 981

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 981

CURD ActCURD ActCodifying Useful Regulatory Definitions ActA bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to define the term natural cheese.

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