DAIRY PRIDE Act

Key Points

• This bill would stop plant-based products from using dairy names like milk, yogurt, or cheese. Only products made from the milk of hooved mammals, like cows or goats, could use these terms on their labels.
• Companies that sell almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk would likely have to change their packaging. They could no longer call their products milk unless they also meet specific rules for being an imitation food.
• The goal is to clear up confusion for shoppers. Supporters say people might think plant-based drinks have the same nutrition as cow milk, while critics say shoppers already know the difference.
• The FDA would have to create new rules for how they will enforce this within six months. They would also have to report to Congress on how many warnings or fines they give to companies that do not follow the law.

Impact Analysis

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