HR1178-119

2. Adding alpha-gal to definition of major food allergen Section 201(qq) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(qq)) is amended by adding at the end the following: Galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (commonly known as alpha-gal). For purposes of this subparagraph, the term galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose includes— ingredients derived from non-catarrhine primate mammals; and red algae in the order Gigartinales. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose does not include mammal-derived ingredients for which the Secretary determines there is no galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose above an established, detectable limit (such as ingredients made from alpha-gal-knockout mammals). The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply beginning on the date that is 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act. (3) (A)Galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (commonly known as alpha-gal). (B)For purposes of this subparagraph, the term galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose includes— (i)ingredients derived from non-catarrhine primate mammals; and (ii)red algae in the order Gigartinales. (C)For purposes of this subparagraph, the term galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose does not include mammal-derived ingredients for which the Secretary determines there is no galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose above an established, detectable limit (such as ingredients made from alpha-gal-knockout mammals)..