An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in food protection, providing for caffeine safety.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires retail food facilities that sell beverages containing at least 80 milligrams of caffeine per serving to clearly display a warning label indicating the high caffeine content. The label must be prominently placed next to the beverage’s name on menus and be approved by the Department of Agriculture. This aims to inform consumers about the caffeine levels in these drinks.
Key provisions
- Retail food facilities selling beverages with at least 80mg of caffeine per serving must display a warning.
- The warning must state ‘high caffeine’ or use an approved symbol.
- The warning must be clearly associated with the beverage on menus.
- Temporary menu items are also subject to the warning requirement.
- The Department of Agriculture approves the warning label.
- Licensors can issue written notices to proprietors for violations.
- Failure to comply after receiving a notice may result in penalties.
Who is affected
- Retail food facilities
- Beverage manufacturers
- Consumers of caffeinated beverages
Notable changes
- Establishes a requirement for caffeine disclosure on menus.
- Defines ‘temporary menu item’ for clarity.
- Specifies the Department of Agriculture’s role in approving warning labels.
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- Pn 3167 Html
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Primary sponsor
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Benjamin Sanchez
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