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HR 2148 100th Congress House Agriculture and Food Consumer protection Food adulteration and inspection Food and Food Industry Labeling Oils and fats

A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require certain labeling of foods which contain tropical fats.

Introduced: April 23, 1987 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 21, 1988
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 28, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Apr 23, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 23, 1987
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require foods to include on their labeling the presence and amount of any palm, palm kernel, or coconut oil along with a statement that such oil(s) is a saturated fat.

What's happening now June 21, 1988

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2