Tennessee HB1157 mandates public health agencies to align their communications with FDA labeling standards for regulated products.

Tennessee HB1157, known as the "Restore Trust in Public Health Messaging Act," requires the Tennessee Department of Health, local health departments, and the state executive branch to ensure all public communications about FDA-regulated products comply with FDA labeling standards. The act mandates the removal of non-compliant materials by January 15, 2026, and prohibits the promotion of information that conflicts with FDA-approved labels. It also establishes an internal review process for compliance and requires annual reporting on efforts to adhere to these standards.

Tennessee HB1157 mandates public health agencies to align their communications with FDA labeling standards for regulated products.

Tennessee HB1157, known as the "Restore Trust in Public Health Messaging Act," requires the Tennessee Department of Health, local health departments, and the state executive branch to ensure all public communications about FDA-regulated products comply with FDA labeling standards. The act mandates the removal of non-compliant materials by January 15, 2026, and prohibits the promotion of information that conflicts with FDA-approved labels. It also establishes an internal review process for compliance and requires annual reporting on efforts to adhere to these standards.