Summary of the Introduced Bill

HB 2283 -- Dairy Product Labeling

Sponsor:  Cunningham (145)

This bill specifies that a dairy product, except those produced
through organic farming, is misbranded if:

(1)  A compositional claim cannot be confirmed through laboratory
analysis;

(2)  A compositional claim is supported solely by sworn
statements, affidavits, or testimonials;

(3)  The label contains false or misleading statements,
production claims, or production composition; or

(4)  A statement indicates the absence of a compound not
permitted by the United States Food and Drug Administration but
it is found present in the product.

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Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
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