Pennsylvania HB1130 amends food protection laws to define GRAS substances and require reporting and a public database for these substances.
Pennsylvania HB1130 amends Title 3 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to update definitions related to food safety. It specifies what constitutes a "generally recognized as safe substance" (GRAS) and mandates reporting of these substances to the Department of Agriculture. The bill also requires the creation of a public database for GRAS reports, which must be searchable and enable downloading and printing of information. The database will exclude trade secrets and information not subject to public inspection. The act will take effect six months after enactment.
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