AL HB172

Amends Sections 20-1-20 and 20-1-25 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to add three new definitions to state food labeling law: "ingredient" (any chemical entity or mixture used in food/drug manufacturing), "artificial ingredient" (synthetically created or human-modified), and "natural ingredient" (containing no synthetic or artificial chemicals not normally expected)

Prohibits labeling food products as "all natural," "contains only natural ingredients," or similar assurances if the product contains any artificial ingredient

Food products violating the natural labeling prohibition would be deemed "misbranded" under Alabama law

Effective date: October 1, 2026

Sponsored by Representative Robbins and referred to the House Health Committee; first read January 13, 2026