Drugs; foods containing vaccines or vaccine material included within term; misbranded if not conspicuously labeled

HB 316 amends Alabama law to define foods containing vaccines or vaccine material as "drugs" under state regulations. This requires such foods to be clearly labeled with conspicuous labeling to avoid being classified as "misbranded." The bill directly affects food manufacturers and sellers who incorporate vaccine material into edible products, mandating specific packaging disclosures. It updates existing definitions and labeling standards without changing broader food safety requirements. The bill is currently pending in the House Health Committee after its first reading on February 20, 2025.