A 9668 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

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

This bill restricts the use of the term "milk product" to only food items containing actual milk (from animals like cows or goats), as defined in the law. It prohibits plant-based or non-dairy alternatives (such as almond or soy milk) from labeling their products with terms like "milk product" on packaging or ads. The law defines "milk products" to include common dairy items like yogurt, cheese, ice cream, and butter, but excludes non-dairy substitutes. Manufacturers of non-dairy products must use alternative labeling terms to avoid misleading consumers about their ingredients.
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Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Last action Jan 21, 2026
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