CT HB05300

Requires labeling of infant formula, baby food, and children's food produced with genetic engineering with the statement "produced with genetic engineering" in clear, conspicuous text matching the size and font of ingredients on the nutritional facts panel, effective July 1, 2017.

Defines "children's food" as any food or beverage intended for consumption by children eleven years or younger and commercially available, including breakfast cereals, snacks, dairy products, beverages, prepared meals, and frozen desserts.

Establishes that unlabeled genetically engineered infant formula, baby food, or children's food is misbranded under state law, with exceptions for producers without knowledge of genetic engineering if they obtain sworn statements from suppliers and until July 1, 2021 for products with less than 0.9 percent genetically engineered materials by weight.

Authorizes the Department of Consumer Protection to adopt implementing regulations in consultation with the Departments of Agriculture, Energy and Environmental Protection, and Public Health.

Imposes civil penalties up to five thousand dollars per violation, with the Attorney General authorized to seek injunctive relief and recover investigation costs, expert witness fees, and attorney's fees; distributors and retailers are shielded from liability for non-compliant products.