An Act relative to food labeling
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve the labeling of commercially caught fish in Massachusetts. It seeks to provide consumers with more detailed information about the origin and fishing methods used to obtain the fish. The goal is to increase transparency and allow consumers to make more informed purchasing decisions. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Public Health Committee.
Key provisions
- Requires labeling of commercially caught fish with information about the fishing method used.
- Mandates the inclusion of the origin of the fish (e.g., state, region).
- Aims to enhance consumer awareness regarding seafood sourcing.
- Supports transparency in the seafood supply chain.
- Directs the Public Health Committee to study the issue.
Who is affected
- Consumers of seafood
- Commercial fishers
- Seafood retailers
- Massachusetts residents
- The seafood industry
Notable changes
- The bill focuses specifically on commercially caught fish, not wild-caught or farmed seafood.
- It establishes requirements for labeling information, rather than simply requesting it.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Thomas M. Stanley
Cosponsor
Thomas M. Stanley
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