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SB 428

Country of Origin for Wild and Farm-raised Fish

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Corey Simon

Florida bill requires country-of-origin labels on wild and farm-raised fish to increase consumer transparency, but died in committee after cost and compliance concerns emerged.

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Bill Summary · SB 428

Legislative bill overview

SB 428 would require labeling that discloses the country of origin for both wild-caught and farm-raised fish sold in Florida. The bill was introduced in March 2025 but died in the Agriculture Committee after being indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration in May 2025.

Why is this important

Country-of-origin labeling affects consumer purchasing decisions, food safety transparency, and the competitive positioning of domestic versus imported seafood. This touches on consumer protection, agricultural economics, and trade policy—areas where Florida has significant commercial fishing and aquaculture interests.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance costs: Retailers and distributors would face expenses implementing tracking systems and updating labeling, potentially raising seafood prices for consumers
  • Supply chain complexity: Determining origin for processed or mixed seafood products can be difficult, and some fish pass through multiple countries before sale
  • Federal preemption concerns: Country-of-origin labeling may conflict with existing federal seafood labeling requirements (COOL) or international trade agreements

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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