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National Association of Attorneys General opposing the “National Uniformity for Food Act

March 1, 2006
FoodSafety
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The bill would preempt all existing and future state and local food labeling requirements that expressly or indirectly imply that a particular food or its packaging “presents or may present a hazard to health or safety” unless identical to Food and Drug Administration requirements.

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