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AZ HB2275

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/5/2016

Primary Sponsor

Juan Mendez

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-second Legislature - Second Regular Session (2016)

AI Summary

  • Requires labeling of food produced entirely or partially with genetic engineering offered for retail sale in Arizona, with different labeling requirements for raw agricultural commodities versus processed foods.

  • Packaged raw agricultural commodities must be labeled "produced with genetic engineering," while unpacked commodities require shelf labels; processed foods may be labeled "produced with genetic engineering," "partially produced with genetic engineering," or "may be produced with genetic engineering."

  • Prohibits manufacturers from labeling genetically engineered foods as "natural," "naturally made," "naturally grown," "all natural," or similar terms that would mislead consumers.

  • Exempts from labeling requirements: animal products regardless of genetic engineering feed, foods with certified non-GMO verification, foods with less than 0.9% genetically engineered materials by weight, beverages under Title 4, foods prepared for immediate consumption in restaurants, and medical foods.

  • Establishes civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day per product for violations and creates a genetically engineered food labeling fund, with enforcement by the Department of Agriculture and Attorney General; effective June 30, 2017.

Legislative Description

Genetically engineered foods; labeling

Last Action

Introduced in House and read first time

5/5/2016

Full Bill Text

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