PA Senate Approves Bill Removing Certain Restrictions on Potato Packaging Requirements

On November 12, 2013, the PA Senate passed SB 1131 to remove restrictions on potato packaging in Pennsylvania. The bill eliminates the restriction requiring a certain weight per container on potato packages under three pounds. For containers over three pounds, packages must meet the required net avoirdupois weights listed in the bill.

The bill has been sent to the House Agriculture Committee for review.

For the history of the bill, please see the PA General Assembly’s website.

Written by Sarah L. Doyle - Research Assistant

The Agricultural Law Resource and Reference Center

@PSUAgLawCenter

November 18, 2013

PA House Proposes Bill for the Mandatory Labeling of Genetically Engineered Foods

On October 17, 2013, the PA House referred a bill proposing mandatory labeling of foods that have been entirely or partially genetically engineered to the committee on Agriculture and Rural Affairs. The label would include the words, “Produced with Genetic Engineering.” If the bill (HB 1770) is reported out of the Ag and Rural Affairs committee, it will be considered by the entire House of Representatives.

For more information on GMO Labeling, please see the Penn State Agricultural Law Center’s Current Issues/GMO Labeling webpage.

For a list of states with genetically modified food labeling initiatives, see the Center for Food Safety website on State Labeling Initiatives. 

Written by Sarah L. Doyle - Research Assistant

The Agricultural Law Resource and Reference Center

@PSUAgLawCenter

October 21, 2013