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S. 3117

Nutritional Labeling Act

Nutritional Labeling Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the publication of additional nutritional information on food package labels.

Authorizes exemptions from such guideline if the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare finds that a satisfactory labeling requirement of a State or a political subdivision is required by compelling local conditions.

Includes distilled spirits, wines, and malt beverages in the definition of food for purposes of the Act.

Directs the Secretary to notify the Federal Trade Commission of the nutritional information required to be on food labels and to recommend to the Commissioner which of such information should be required to be included in the advertising of labeled food.

Referred to Senate Committee on Human Resources.

Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
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    Referred to Senate Committee on Human Resources.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  2. IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
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    Introduced in Senate