Search Results: keywords:"food labeling"

  • H. R. 7974 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require labeling of food products containing insects, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:257

    H. R. 7974 aims to change the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure that any food products containing insects, insect parts, or products derived from insects must clearly indicate this on the front label. The bill requires that this labeling be done in a prominent...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 7974 wants all food packages to say on the front if they have bugs or anything made from bugs, so people know what they're eating. This new rule will start 180 days after it becomes law, but there are still questions about how it's going to work and what happens if someone doesn't follow the rule.

  • H. R. 6766 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to strengthen requirements related to nutrient information on food labels.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,162

    H.R. 6766, also known as the "TRUTH in Labeling Act," aims to update the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by enhancing the requirements for nutrient information on food labels. The bill mandates a standardized front-of-package nutrition labeling system to provide easily accessible and...

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine if food labels were like colorful, easy-to-read maps that help people make good choices about what they eat. This bill wants to make sure that food packages clearly show how much sugar, salt, and fat they have, so everyone can quickly see which foods are healthier.

  • H. R. 9658 — To establish Silver Sea Bream as an acceptable market name for Stenotomus chrysops.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:165

    H. R. 9658 proposes that the fish species Stenotomus chrysops can be legally sold under the market name "Silver Sea Bream" in the United States. It ensures that this labeling will not result in the food being considered misbranded or adulterated under existing laws,...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 9658 is a rule that says a specific type of fish, named Stenotomus chrysops, can be called "Silver Sea Bream" when sold in stores, and this won't break any food rules.