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CA SB1381
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires foods entirely or partially produced through genetic engineering to be labeled as "Genetically Engineered" or "Produced with Genetic Engineering" beginning January 1, 2016.
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Applies labeling requirements to manufacturers of packaged raw agricultural commodities and retailers selling unpacked genetically engineered commodities, with labels placed on front/back of packages or store shelf displays.
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Exempts alcoholic beverages, foods sold at certified farmers' markets and farm stands, organic-certified foods, and foods with genetically engineered materials comprising 0.9% or less of total weight.
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Provides that manufacturers and retailers relying in good faith on supplier representations are not liable unless they knew or should have known the product was genetically engineered.
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Establishes that violations are considered misbranded food under existing Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law, with no state reimbursement required to local agencies for enforcement costs.
Legislative Description
Food labeling: genetically engineered food.
Last Action
Read third time. Refused passage. (Ayes 19. Noes 16. Page 3702.)
5/29/2014