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To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to define the term natural cheese.
3/12/2025, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1394
The proposed legislation outlines that natural cheese must be made from milk, or other dairy ingredients, and must undergo the process of coagulation and separation of curd and whey. Additionally, the bill specifies that natural cheese must not contain any artificial or synthetic additives, flavors, colors, or preservatives.
The purpose of this bill is to provide consumers with a clear understanding of what constitutes natural cheese, and to prevent misleading labeling practices that may confuse or deceive consumers. By defining the term "natural cheese," the bill aims to promote transparency and accuracy in the labeling of cheese products in the United States. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1394 seeks to establish a standardized definition of natural cheese in order to protect consumers and ensure that they are able to make informed choices when purchasing cheese products.
Congressional Summary of HR 1394
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 that does not meet this definition is deemed misbranded and may not be sold if its label includes the term natural cheese as a factual descriptor of a category of cheese.
Current Status of Bill HR 1394
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1394
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
4Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
5Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1394
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1394
Comments

Hank Murray
1 year ago
I don't understand why they need to define natural cheese in this bill. Isn't it already clear what natural cheese is? This seems like a waste of time and resources. Why are they focusing on such a specific issue when there are bigger problems to address in our country? What is the real purpose of this bill and how will it actually benefit the American people?

Maisy Cole
1 year ago
I can't believe this bill about cheese! Why do they need to define natural cheese? This is so confusing and unnecessary. How will this affect me and my cheese consumption in the short term?




