H00242025 Regular Session

Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding alternative animal protein labeling, oversight, and penalties.

ALTERNATIVE ANIMAL PROTEINS -- Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding alternative animal protein labeling, oversight, and penalties.

ALTERNATIVE ANIMAL PROTEINS

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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

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This bill establishes labeling requirements for alternative animal protein products sold in Idaho, such as lab-grown meat and insect-based proteins. It mandates clear front-of-package disclosures, specifies ingredient listing standards, and outlines penalties for non-compliance, with enforcement managed by the Idaho Department of Agriculture.

FISCAL NOTE

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This proposed legislation will have no fiscal impact on the general fund, other state funds, or local governments. The Idaho Department of Agriculture (ISDA) will manage the enforcement and implementation of these labeling requirements within its existing operational framework, utilizing current staff and resources. ISDA currently has animal investigators positions in locations statewide.