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CT HB05480

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jesse MacLachlan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Consumer Protection, in consultation with the Department of Public Health, to develop a consumer education campaign about fructose levels in food products.

  • Campaign must inform consumers that food products labeled "high fructose free" may still contain high levels of fructose despite nutrition panel claims.

  • Campaign must educate consumers on how to properly utilize and interpret nutrition panel information on food packaging.

  • Aims to help consumers make informed choices when purchasing food products.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning A Consumer Education Campaign Regarding Fructose Levels In Food.

Last Action

Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Public Health

1/20/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/20/2015
General Law1/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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