HB2458 Summary

• Amends the Meat and Poultry Inspection Act to allow processors and establishments to label meat or poultry products as "Illinois-raised" if the animals were raised in Illinois.

• Applies to both meat food products and poultry food products that meet the Illinois-raised requirement.

• Permits affixing the label to products at the point of processing or establishment where inspection occurs.

• Does not establish new inspection or certification requirements beyond existing state meat and poultry inspection standards.