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HR 1398 111th Congress House

LEAN Act of 2009

Official title: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to nutrition labeling of food offered for sale in food service establishments.

Introduced: May 12, 2009 See on congress.gov
Agriculture and Food Consumer affairsFederal preemptionFood industry and servicesNutrition and diet
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Became law
Mar 10, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 9, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 9, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E597)
Mar 9, 2009
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 10, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Labeling Education and Nutrition Act of 2009 or the LEAN Act of 2009 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize a food service establishment to provide nutrition information for a food item by: (1) providing calories and nutrient information required for food intended for human consumption; (2) disclosing such information in written form; and (3) making such disclosure available upon request prior to purchase.

Requires the labeling of a standard food item served or offered for sale in a food service establishment that is part of a chain that operates 20 or more establishments under the same trade name to disclose, in a clear and conspicuous manner, prior to the point of purchase: (1) the number of calories on a menu board, on a sign meeting certain requirements, in the menu, or as part of or supplement to the menu; (2) specified nutrient information, in writing and upon request; (3) a statement directing the consumer to the availability of additional nutrient information; and (4) a statement providing suggested daily caloric intake, on a menu or menu board that does not list calories.

Declares a person to have knowingly or willfully violated the requirements of this Act if the person: (1) purposefully fails to make a disclosure required by this Act; or (2) makes a disclosure with the intent to deceive.

Provides that a reasonable basis determination of nutrition information shall be required only once per standard food item if certain requirements are met.

Preempts state laws not identical to this Act.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1398: LEAN Act of 2009. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-1398/
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