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HR 1178119th CongressIntroduced
Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act
Introduced: Oct 25, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to add alpha-gal (red meat allergen) to the definition of major food allergens.
Key Points
- 1Adds galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (alpha-gal) to major food allergen definition
- 2Includes ingredients from non-catarrhine primate mammals and red algae
- 3Excludes ingredients from alpha-gal-knockout mammals
- 4Effective 18 months after enactment
- 5Requires labeling of alpha-gal containing ingredients
- 6Addresses tick-borne meat allergy
Impact Areas
Food allergy sufferersFood labeling requirementsRestaurant industryFood manufacturersPublic healthConsumer protection
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