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HI SB637

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/18/2013

Primary Sponsor

Josh Green

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires product warning labels on all food products containing aspartame that are offered for sale or distribution in Hawaii
  • Addresses ongoing controversies surrounding aspartame since its FDA approval in 1981
  • Committee on Health received one testimony in support and opposition from the Department of Health, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Hawaii Restaurant Association, and one individual
  • Recommends passage to Second Reading and referral to the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection

Legislative Description

Aspartame; Food Products; Labeling Requirements

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN.

2/15/2013

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Protection2/15/2013
Health1/22/2013

Full Bill Text

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