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MAPLE SYRUP Act
12/7/2023, 5:05 PM
Summary of Bill S 1846
Under the MAPLE SYRUP Act, all maple syrup products sold in the United States must adhere to specific guidelines regarding their labeling and grading. This includes requirements for the use of specific terms such as "pure maple syrup" and "maple syrup blend," as well as guidelines for the grading of maple syrup based on color and flavor.
Additionally, the bill aims to protect consumers from misleading labeling practices by establishing penalties for those who falsely label their products as maple syrup. This is intended to ensure that consumers are able to make informed decisions when purchasing maple syrup products. Overall, the MAPLE SYRUP Act seeks to promote transparency and consistency in the labeling and grading of maple syrup products, ultimately benefiting both consumers and producers in the maple syrup industry.
Congressional Summary of S 1846
Market Access, Promotion, and Landowner Education Support for Your Regionally Underserved Producers Act or the MAPLE SYRUP Act
This bill reauthorizes the Acer Access and Development Program (Acer) at the Department of Agriculture through FY2028. The bill also changes the name of Acer to the Maple Research and Market Promotion Program.
The Acer competitive grant program promotes the domestic maple syrup industry through activities associated with research and education related to maple syrup production, natural resource sustainability in the maple syrup industry, and the marketing of maple syrup and maple sap products. Acer also provides grants to encourage owners and operators of privately held land containing species of trees in the genus Acer to initiate or expand maple sugaring activities, or to voluntarily make the land publicly accessible for maple sugaring activities.
