Mandatory Labeling for Fruits and Vegetables with Shelf-Life Coatings
This new act mandates that fruits and vegetables treated with special coatings to extend their shelf life must be clearly labeled. This ensures consumers are aware if the produce they buy has such additional layers, enabling informed purchasing decisions. The aim is to increase transparency in food information.
Key points
Requires labeling for fruits and vegetables coated with shelf-life extending products, including Apeel Sciences (Edipeel, Organipeel).
Consumers will receive more complete information about produce, allowing for informed purchasing choices.
The rules will apply one year after the act's enactment, with the Department of Health issuing labeling guidelines.
Introduced
Citizen Poll