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CO HR1005

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Kimmi Lewis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests that the USDA and FDA expedite rule-making to require accurate labeling of cell-cultured meat products to educate and inform consumers
  • Authorizes enforcement mechanisms to ensure cell-cultured food is properly labeled and not misbranded under Colorado law
  • References Colorado Revised Statutes Section 25-5-411, which declares food misbranded if its labeling or packaging is false or misleading
  • Directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the FDA and USDA to communicate Colorado's position on cell-cultured meat labeling standards
  • Recognizes the FDA's oversight of cell collection and growth processes while the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service oversees production and labeling of meat products

Legislative Description

Cultured Meat Misbranding Terms

Agriculture

Last Action

Signed by the Speaker of the House

4/11/2019

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