SCS/SB 149 - Under this act, the Department of Health and Senior Services shall promulgate rules and regulations governing human food and beverage product labels when such products are offered for sale in this state, including standardized front-of-package labeling when products contain high levels of sodium, added sugars, calories, or saturated fats; clearly marked common allergens; and requirements that products disclose the percentage of grains, fruits, or vegetables present in products marketed in certain manners. Rules and regulations promulgated under this act may be more rigid or more stringent than federal law governing such products.

SARAH HASKINS

Statutes affected:
Introduced (0044S.02): 196.025, 196.050, 196.075
Committee (0044S.05): 196.050, 196.075

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Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 149
Sponsor: Carter
Hearing Date: 2/5/2025


COMMITTEE: Families, Seniors and Health

CHAIRMAN: Carter

DATE REFERRED: 1/23/2025 DATE HEARING REQUESTED: 1/23/2025



STAFF:
Sarah Haskins
Heidi Kolkmeyer
Dennis Rhodes
Blake Thompson


WITNESSES GIVING INFORMATION:
John Bardgett - Anheuser Busch


WITNESSES FOR:
Bev Ehlen - Liberty Link Missouri


WITNESSES AGAINST:
Mark Fiegenbaum - Missouri Farm Bureau
Ben Travlos - MO Soybean Assoc.
Jacob Kraebel - MO Corn Growers Assoc.
Michael Henderson - Consumer Healthcare Products Assoc.
Jared Hauthison - Missouri Chamber of Commerce
Katie Gamble - Missouri Beverage Assoc.
Shannon Cooper - MO Cattlemans Assoc.
Scott Hays - Missouri Pork Assoc.