An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, further providing for definitions and for misbranding.
This bill amends Pennsylvania's drug and cosmetic law to require clearer labeling on oral medications. It adds specific definitions for common food allergens (like milk, eggs, peanuts, and soy) and gluten-containing grains (wheat, rye, barley, oats). The key change mandates that any oral drug containing ingredients derived from these allergens or gluten grains must label the specific ingredient and the source grain (e.g., "contains wheat"). This directly affects drug manufacturers and pharmacies in Pennsylvania, requiring updated labeling for affected products. The law takes effect two years after enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 11, 2025
Last action Apr 11, 2025
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Apr 11, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health & Human Services
upper
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Amanda Cappelletti
DDemocratic
Co
Art Haywood
DDemocratic
Co
Carolyn Comitta
DDemocratic
Co
Jay Costa
DDemocratic
Co
John Kane
DDemocratic
Co
Judy Schwank
DDemocratic
Co
Katie Muth
DDemocratic
Co
Nikil Saval
DDemocratic
Co
Rosemary Brown
RRepublican
Co
Tina Tartaglione
DDemocratic
Co
Tracy Pennycuick
RRepublican
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