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OR SB1577

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Todd Nash

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Origin

Senate

2026 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Manufactured-protein food products (plant-based, insect-based, or lab-grown/cultivated) using meat-related terms on labels must include qualifying terms like "plant-based," "lab-grown," "vegan," or "imitation" in close proximity to the meat term

  • Fabricated-egg food products (made from plant or other organic material instead of eggs) using egg-related terms must similarly display qualifying terms disclosing the product is not made from eggs

  • Products failing to include required qualifying disclosures are classified as "misbranded" under Oregon food law

  • Amends ORS 616.205 to add definitions for cultivated-protein, insect-protein, plant-protein, and fabricated-egg food products, as well as identifying and qualifying terms for meat and egg products

  • Applies to food products sold or offered for sale on or after the effective date of the 2026 Act

Legislative Description

Relating to the labeling of alternative protein food products.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce and General Government2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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