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A bill to amend the Organic Food Production Act of 1990 to provide producers with the option to confirm the absence of prohibited substances through testing, and for other purposes.
1/3/2025, 6:54 PM
Summary of Bill S 5475
Bill 118 s 5475, also known as the Organic Food Production Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the Organic Food Production Act of 1990. The main goal of this bill is to give producers the choice to verify that their products do not contain any prohibited substances by conducting testing. This amendment would provide producers with more flexibility and options when it comes to ensuring the organic integrity of their products.
In addition to allowing producers to confirm the absence of prohibited substances through testing, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes. While the specific details of these other purposes are not outlined in the summary, it can be assumed that they are related to further strengthening the regulations and standards surrounding organic food production.
Overall, Bill 118 s 5475 seeks to enhance the organic certification process by giving producers more tools to verify the integrity of their products. This amendment could potentially lead to increased consumer confidence in the organic label and help to maintain the integrity of the organic food industry.
In addition to allowing producers to confirm the absence of prohibited substances through testing, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes. While the specific details of these other purposes are not outlined in the summary, it can be assumed that they are related to further strengthening the regulations and standards surrounding organic food production.
Overall, Bill 118 s 5475 seeks to enhance the organic certification process by giving producers more tools to verify the integrity of their products. This amendment could potentially lead to increased consumer confidence in the organic label and help to maintain the integrity of the organic food industry.
Current Status of Bill S 5475
Bill S 5475 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 11, 2024. Bill S 5475 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 11, 2024. Bill S 5475's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of December 11, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5475
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5475
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5475
A bill to amend the Organic Food Production Act of 1990 to provide producers with the option to confirm the absence of prohibited substances through testing, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Organic Food Production Act of 1990 to provide producers with the option to confirm the absence of prohibited substances through testing, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 5475
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