HB 1219 -- Food Allergens

Sponsor:  Smith (14)

This bill requires the Department of Health and Senior Services
to implement strategies to raise public awareness regarding food
allergens.  The strategies must include:

(1)  An outreach campaign using print, radio, television, and
other materials;

(2)  Community forums;

(3)  Health information and risk factor assessment at public
events;

(4)  Distribution of reliable information to policymakers;

(5)  Distribution of information through local health agencies,
schools, employers, physicians, hospitals, health maintenance
organizations, community-based organizations, state fairs, and
the department's offices; and

(6)  Identification and receipt of educational materials in
easy-to-understand terms regarding the latest scientific
information on food allergens.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 14, 2010 at 3:10 pm