SB 1279
Creates criteria for when certain dairy products shall be considered misbranded
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LR Number:
5364S.01I
Last Action:
4/15/2008 - Hearing Conducted S Agriculture, Conservation, Parks & Natural Resources Committee
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2008

Current Bill Summary

SB 1279 - The act specifies criteria for when non-organic dairy products shall be considered misbranded, which are: when a compositional claim cannot be confirmed through laboratory analysis; when a compositional or production-related claim is supported only by sworn statements, affidavits, or testimonials; if the product label contains a statement that is false or misleading; if the product label states that the product was produced from cows not supplemented with recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST); or when the label makes any claim regarding the composition of milk.

ERIKA JAQUES

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