SF188

Purpose

The bill would require food manufacturers and brand owners to report orthophthalate testing results for packaged food products to the Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture. It would amend Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 34A.01 by adding subdivisions and place these changes under Minnesota Statutes chapter 34A.

Main Provisions

• Requires reporting: Food manufacturers and brand owners must report orthophthalate testing results of packaged food products to the commissioner of agriculture.
• New definition added: Adds Subd.1a to Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 34A.01 to define “Brand” as a name, symbol, word, or mark that identifies a product and attributes the product to the product’s brand owner.
• Legislative changes: Amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 34A.01 by adding subdivisions and codifies the new requirements within chapter 34A.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Branding definition: Introduces a formal definition of “Brand” in Subd.1a of 34A.01, clarifying who is considered the brand owner.
• Reporting mandate: Establishes a new requirement for reporting orthophthalate testing results to the Commissioner of Agriculture.
• Structural update: Adds subdivisions to section 34A.01 and codifies the changes as part of Minnesota Statutes chapter 34A.

Implications for Stakeholders

• Food manufacturers and brand owners would need to collect orthophthalate test results and submit them to state authorities.
• The definition of “Brand” provides a clearer framework for identifying brand owners in related regulations.

Relevant Terms - orthophthalate testing results - packaged food products - commissioner of agriculture - Brand - Brand owner - food manufacturers - Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 34A.01 - Subd.1a - Minnesota Statutes chapter 34A