National Uniformity for Food Act of 1998
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (27 Jul 1998): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
What this bill does
This bill, the National Uniformity for Food Act of 1998, would amend federal law to prevent states and local governments from creating their own unique rules for food labeling or safety warnings. Under the proposal, any state or local requirement regarding food labeling or safety warnings would need to be exactly the same as federal requirements.
The bill affects any state or political subdivision that currently has or might in the future create laws about how food sold in interstate commerce is labeled or what safety warnings it must carry. It aims to create a single, national standard for these regulations. However, states could request an exemption from the federal government if a unique rule is needed for a public interest that would otherwise be unprotected and would not unduly burden commerce.
This bill was introduced in the Senate in July 1998 and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. It has not advanced beyond its introduction. If it were to proceed, it would need to be considered by the committee, potentially pass the full Senate, and then go through a similar process in the House of Representatives before it could become law.
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Official summary
National Uniformity for Food Act of 1998 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) to prohibit any State or political subdivision from establishing or continuing in effect as to any food in interstate commerce any requirement for food labeling or food that is not identical to specified FDCA provisions. Prohibits any State or political subdivision from establishing or continuing in effect any notification requirement for a food that provides for a warning concerning the food's safety that is not identical to FDCA provisions. Allows a State to petition for an exemption and for a national standard regarding any requirement under the FDCA or the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act relating to food regulation. Allows a State to establish a requirement that would otherwise violate FDCA provisions relating to national uniform nutrition labeling or this paragraph if the requirement is needed to address an imminent hazard to health that is likely to result in serious adverse health consequences and if other requirements are met.
Timeline
27 Jul 1998
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Common questions
- What does S. 2356 do?
- This bill, the National Uniformity for Food Act of 1998, would amend federal law to prevent states and local governments from creating their own unique rules for food labeling or safety warnings. Under the proposal, any state or local requirement regarding food labeling or safety warnings would need to be exactly the same as federal requirements. The bill affects any state or political subdivision that currently has or might in the future create laws about how food sold in interstate commerce is labeled or what safety warnings it must carry. It aims to create a single, national standard for these regulations. However, states could request an exemption from the federal government if a unique rule is needed for a public interest that would otherwise be unprotected and would not unduly burden commerce. This bill was introduced in the Senate in July 1998 and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. It has not advanced beyond its introduction. If it were to proceed, it would need to be considered by the committee, potentially pass the full Senate, and then go through a similar process in the House of Representatives before it could become law.
- Has S. 2356 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2356. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2356?
- S. 2356 was sponsored by Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS] (R-KS), with 9 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2356?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. (27 Jul 1998).
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