HR 2897
106th Congress
House
Agriculture and Food
Commerce
Food spoilage
Labeling
Freshness Disclosure Act of 1999
Introduced: September 21, 1999
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 8, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Sep 21, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Sep 21, 1999
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Freshness Disclosure Act of 1999 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide that a food shall be deemed to be misbranded unless it is labeled for freshness. Requires the label to state a date upon which the food will no longer be fresh (i.e., contain the quantity of nutrients specified on the label and otherwise be not adulterated and of acceptable quality). Requires such date to be preceded by "best if used by," and requires such label to be conspicuously located, easy to read, and in a type size no smaller than eight point.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Committees of jurisdiction
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