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HI SCR50

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/28/2013

Primary Sponsor

Maile Shimabukuro

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expresses legislative support for mandatory labeling of carbon monoxide or gas treated raw fish
  • Notes that carbon monoxide treatment prevents oxidation and color change in raw fish but can mask visual evidence of spoilage
  • Cites that the European Union, Canada, and Japan have banned carbon monoxide as a color stabilizer in fish due to spoilage-masking concerns
  • States that no current requirement exists to label carbon monoxide or gas treated raw fish, potentially misleading consumers about freshness
  • Directs transmission of a certified copy to the Director of Health

Legislative Description

Expresses the support for the mandatory labeling of carbon monoxide or gas treated raw fish.

Last Action

Referred to HTH, CPN.

3/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Health3/5/2013

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