A 8696 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Provides that only products containing milk may use the term "milk product" on labels and advertisements

This bill would require that only products containing actual milk (from mammals like cows or goats) can use terms like "milk product" on labels or in ads. It defines "milk products" as foods made primarily from milk, including yogurt, cheese, ice cream, and processed dairy items like whey or condensed milk. Products without milk - such as plant-based alternatives (e.g., almond or soy "milk") - would be prohibited from using these terms. The law aims to standardize labeling by restricting specific terminology to dairy-based foods. The bill was introduced but not enacted, as its enacting clause was later struck.
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May 2025
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Introduced May 30, 2025 Last action Sep 8, 2025
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