HR 3700 · 93th Congress ·

Truth in Food Labeling Act

Introduced 1973-02-05· Sponsored by Rep. Rosenthal, Benjamin S. [D-NY-8]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1973-02-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Truth in Food Labeling Act - Requires the label on all food products to list in the order of their predominance after processing and by their common or usual name all ingredients present in the food, and to include an accurate statement of the amount (stated as a percentage) of each ingredient present in the food. Makes the provisions of this Act applicable to all food products containing any artificial flavoring, artificial coloring, or chemical preservative. (Amends 21 U.S.C. 343(g),(i),(k))…

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Cosponsors (14)

12 Democrats2 Republicans