CURD Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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- Became Law
Overview
The CURD Act establishes a clear legal definition for ‘natural cheese’ within the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It specifies that natural cheese is produced from milk or dairy ingredients using established cheese-making standards, excluding processed cheeses and spreads. If a product does not meet this definition, its labeling cannot use the term ‘natural cheese’ unless it adheres to specific labeling guidelines.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘natural cheese’ as cheese produced from milk or dairy ingredients using specific cheese-making methods.
- Excludes pasteurized process cheeses, cheese foods, cheese spreads, and blended cheeses from the definition of natural cheese.
- Prohibits the use of ‘natural cheese’ on a product’s label if it doesn’t meet the defined criteria.
- Allows the use of terms like ‘natural’ or ‘all-natural’ on labels, provided it aligns with regulatory guidance.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘milk’ to include secretions from animals other than cows.
- Updates labeling requirements to ensure consistency in the use of ‘natural cheese’ terminology.
Who is affected
- Food manufacturers
- Food retailers
- Consumers
- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Notable changes
- Creates a statutory definition for ‘natural cheese’ where previously it was not explicitly defined.
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