S. 248 — Introduced in Senate

II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 248 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 7, 2013 Mr. Begich (for himself and Ms. Murkowski) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require labeling of genetically engineered fish. 1. Amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act regarding genetically engineered salmon Section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343) is amended by adding at the end the following: (z) If it contains genetically engineered fish unless the food bears a label stating that fact. .