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A 6694

Requires food products using ingredients classified as major food allergens to be labelled or branded as such

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chantel Jackson and 1 co-sponsor

Requires labeling or branding on foods containing major allergens to clearly signal their presence, helping allergy sufferers and guiding manufacturers, retailers.

REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
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Bill Summary · A 6694

Summary of Bill A 6694

Overview

Bill A 6694 would require labeling or branding on food products that use ingredients classified as major food allergens. The measure is designed to enhance consumer awareness and safety by clearly signaling the presence of major allergens in products.

What the bill would do

  • Mandate labeling or branding for any food product that includes ingredients identified as major food allergens.
  • Require such labeling to indicate the presence of these allergens to inform consumers, particularly those with allergies or sensitivities.
  • The bill specifies labeling requirements would apply to products offered for sale to the public, though the exact methods (packaging notes, branding cues, etc.) are not detailed in the information provided.

Key provisions (highlights)

  • Applicability: Food products containing ingredients classified as major food allergens.
  • Labeling/branding requirement: Products must display a clear indication that they contain major allergens.
  • Definition of “major food allergens”: To be defined within the bill (not provided in the summary).
  • Enforcement and penalties: Not specified in the available information; would be determined by the bill text and oversight by the relevant agency.
  • Compliance timeline: Not specified in the available information.

Who would be affected

  • Food manufacturers, processors, distributors, and retailers that market products containing major allergens.
  • Retailers and marketplaces that stock and sell labeled products.
  • Consumers, especially individuals with allergies or sensitivities, who would benefit from clearer allergen labeling.

Status, timeline, and process

  • Introduced: March 6, 2025.
  • Current status: Referred to the Agriculture committee for review.
  • Legislative actions recorded: Referred to Agriculture on March 6, 2025 (listed twice in the provided actions).

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Chantel Jackson.
  • Co-sponsor: Dana Levenberg.

Related legislation

  • A 9951 (prior-session) is noted as a related bill, indicating similar or precursor provisions in a prior session.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Consumer safety: Likely improvement in visibility of allergen information and reduced risk for allergic individuals.
  • Industry impact: Possible labeling redesign costs and supply-chain communications for products containing major allergens.
  • Regulatory detail: The final text would clarify definitions of “major food allergens,” labeling formats, enforcement mechanisms, and any phased implementation or exemptions.
  • Public health alignment: Aligns with broader efforts to improve transparency around allergen information in the food supply.

If you’d like, I can compare A 6694 to A 9951 or outline a hypothetical labeling format based on common allergen labeling practices.

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

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