SB2685

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 53, relative to food and food ingredients for human consumption.

Introduced·2/3/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2685 mandates warning labels on food products containing certain chemical ingredients not recommended by the FDA.

Tennessee SB2685 amends state law to require warning labels on food products sold in Tennessee that contain specific chemical ingredients not recommended for human consumption by the FDA. The warning label must state "WARNING: This product contains a chemical ingredient that is not recommended for human consumption by the FDA." The label's font size must be at least as large as the smallest font used on other required warning labels. The warning label must also be provided on the food product retailer's website.

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Where it stands

Current
Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 5

Senate

Refer to Senate Delayed Bills Committee

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

Feb 3

Senate

Filed for introduction