The bill amends the Food Law of Michigan, specifically section 7129, to clarify labeling requirements for food products. It mandates that if a food is subject to a standard, it must be identified by that standard's name. If no standard exists, the product must be labeled with its common or usual name, or if that is not available, by a descriptive name that accurately reflects the product's nature and ingredients. The bill also specifies that products sold in sealed packages must bear a complete label, including the true name of the product, an ingredient statement if applicable, net weight, and the manufacturer's name and address.

Additionally, the bill introduces stricter labeling requirements for meat products, including the necessity to indicate the presence of antioxidants and certain additives on the label or an adjacent placard. It stipulates that meat products must contain only the type of meat specified in their name and outlines the percentage requirements for products containing multiple types of meat. Furthermore, it prohibits labeling laboratory-grown meat substitutes as meat. The bill emphasizes that all required labeling must be legible to customers.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 289.7129
House Introduced Bill: 289.7129