REAL Butter Act Recognizing Engineered Alternatives as Lab-Created...
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure consumer choice by requiring truthful labeling of lab-created butter, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB9387, aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by ensuring that any lab-created butter is labeled truthfully. This means that products made in a lab that resemble butter but are not made from dairy should clearly state their origin. The goal is to give consumers the information they need to make informed choices about what they eat.
The bill affects food manufacturers and consumers. Manufacturers of lab-created butter would need to label their products accurately, while consumers would benefit from clear and truthful information about the foods they purchase. This change could influence how people perceive and choose these products in the market.
HB9387 was introduced on June 22, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for further consideration. As of now, the bill is in the early stages of the legislative process, and no further actions have been taken. The committee will review the bill and may hold hearings or make recommendations for changes before it moves forward.
