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CO HR1005
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
4/3/2019
Primary Sponsor
Kimmi Lewis
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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
Full Bill Text
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