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CA SB1381

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2014

Primary Sponsor

Noreen Evans

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires foods entirely or partially produced through genetic engineering to be labeled as "Genetically Engineered" or "Produced with Genetic Engineering" beginning January 1, 2016.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/28/2014
Agriculture4/23/2014
Judiciary4/3/2014
Rules3/27/2014
Health3/17/2014
Rules2/21/2014

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