Federal SB5498 adds alpha-gal to the definition of "major food allergen" under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Federal SB5498 amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include alpha-gal in the definition of "major food allergen." Alpha-gal, also known as galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose, is a sugar molecule found in red meat from non-catarrhine primate mammals and certain red algae. The bill specifies that alpha-gal does not include mammal-derived ingredients where the Secretary determines there is no detectable alpha-gal. The changes will take effect 18 months after the bill's enactment.

Federal SB5498 adds alpha-gal to the definition of "major food allergen" under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Federal SB5498 amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include alpha-gal in the definition of "major food allergen." Alpha-gal, also known as galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose, is a sugar molecule found in red meat from non-catarrhine primate mammals and certain red algae. The bill specifies that alpha-gal does not include mammal-derived ingredients where the Secretary determines there is no detectable alpha-gal. The changes will take effect 18 months after the bill's enactment.