To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to define the term natural cheese.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill defines defining 'natural cheese' in Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and defines definition of 'Natural Cheese' under Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It relies on definition changes. The main policy areas are Agriculture.
Who Benefits and How
The available clause analysis does not identify a specific beneficiary group.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.
Key Provisions
- Defines defining 'natural cheese' in Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
- Defines definition of 'Natural Cheese' under Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill defines defining 'natural cheese' in Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and defines definition of 'Natural Cheese' under Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Key Policy Areas
Agriculture
Primary Purpose
The bill defines defining 'natural cheese' in Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and defines definition of 'Natural Cheese' under Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Policy Domains
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Johnson (for himself, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Risch, Ms. Baldwin, …
Stakeholder Effects
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Amends Section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to define 'natural cheese' as a ripened or unripened soft, semi-soft, or hard product produced through specific processes involving milk proteins. Excludes various types of pasteurized process cheeses.
Congressional findings highlighting the need for a clear definition of 'natural cheese' to ensure consumer awareness and differentiate it from process cheese.
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