H3198

Food labels

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

South Carolina bill mandates labeling of food products containing messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA).

South Carolina H3198 requires businesses involved in the manufacture, distribution, or sale of food products to label any items containing messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA). This includes products produced, processed, packaged, or sold for human consumption. Violators face misdemeanor charges, fines up to $500, or imprisonment for up to 30 days per offense. The act emphasizes that any unconstitutional sections do not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.

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History

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

Dec 5, 2024

House

Prefiled