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IN SB0060
Bill
Status
1/6/2015
Primary Sponsor
Dennis Kruse
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AI Summary
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Beginning July 1, 2016, all food offered for retail sale must disclose genetic engineering with "Genetically Engineered" on raw agricultural commodities and "Partially Produced With Genetic Engineering" or "May Be Partially Produced With Genetic Engineering" on processed foods.
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Genetically engineered or processed foods cannot state or imply the food is "natural," "naturally made," "naturally grown," or "all natural" beginning July 1, 2016.
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Exemptions include: animal products not genetically engineered, certified organic foods, alcoholic beverages, medical foods, food served for immediate consumption in restaurants, and processed foods with only genetically engineered processing aids.
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The state department of health shall administer and enforce requirements and may adopt rules, with violations classified as Class A infractions subject to injunctive action and attorney's fees awards.
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A temporary exemption applies until July 1, 2021 for processed foods with single genetically engineered ingredients comprising less than 0.5% of total weight and no more than 10 genetically engineered ingredients.
Legislative Description
Genetically modified food. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2016, any food that is offered for retail sale is misbranded if it is not disclosed that the food is or may have been entirely or partially produced with genetic engineering. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2016, a food that is genetically engineered or a processed food may not state or imply that the food is natural. Establishes exceptions to the disclosure requirements and prohibition on stating a food is natural. Requires the state department of health (state department) to administer and enforce the disclosure and labeling requirements. Allows the state department
Last Action
Senator Bassler added as second author
1/29/2015