National Uniformity for Food Act

National uniformity crucial for interstate commerce, says lawyer

By Lorraine Heller

02-Aug-2006 Last updated on 18-Mar-2017 at 18:56 GMT

Different standards and warnings imposed on food in one state but not in others impede commerce, confuse consumers, and increase the cost of food without commensurate benefit, according to an authority on food law.

Cereal maker sued for acrylamide under Californian law

31-Jul-2006

An Ohio-based cereal manufacturer is to face a lawsuit under California's Proposition 65 because its cereal product contains acrylamide, even though the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not require warning labels on acrylamide-containing foods.

Senate hears support and opposition for proposed bill

28-Jul-2006

Senators and prominent industry figures yesterday addressed a Senate committee on the National Uniformity for Food Act, expressing both support and contempt for a bill that could standardize food safety requirements and warning labels throughout the US.

National Uniformity Coalition strikes back at bill opponents

26-Apr-2006

The National Uniformity for Food Coalition this week released a legal analysis that claims the proposed legislation would only affect 11 state laws as part of an effort to set national standards for food safety regulations.