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MO SB1362

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nick Schroer

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires foods containing bioengineered substances or claiming "natural flavoring" to include a website link, QR code, or similar resource identifying the specific bioengineered substance or natural flavoring

  • Requires fruits and vegetables with edible coatings (wax, resin, or compounds regulated by 21 CFR 172) to disclose the coating on the label or at the point of sale

  • Mandates cell-cultivated, lab-grown, or insect-based meat products be labeled on the front of the package in at least 15-point bold type as "LAB-CREATED" or "INSECT-BASED"

  • Requires meat products from animals vaccinated with mRNA-based vaccines to be labeled in at least 15-point bold type as "MRNA VACCINATED"

  • Increases penalty for food labeling violations to a flat $1,000 fine per incident or per prohibited product offered for sale (changed from "not more than" $1,000), with potential imprisonment up to one year

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions relating to food labeling

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Families, Seniors and Health1/27/2026

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