Food makers selling in Indiana would warn about certain ingredients

Food manufacturers would have to put a warning on covered food products that contain a listed ingredient. The rule covers food products offered for sale in Indiana and meant for people to eat. It excludes, among other things, food prepared or sold in food or retail establishments, products regulated by the federal Department of Agriculture’s food safety service, drugs, and dietary supplements. This applies when the federal Food and Drug Administration requires the ingredient to be named on the product label. The warning must say the ingredient is not recommended for human consumption by the relevant authority in Australia, Canada, the European Union, or the United Kingdom. It must be at least as large as the smallest font used for other required FDA label information, with enough contrast to be seen and understood. The rule applies to labels printed or copyrighted after June 30, 2027.

Food manufacturers and retailers would have to share required label information with online shoppers. This applies when a food manufacturer or retailer offers a covered product for sale in Indiana on its website. They may post a readable statement on the product’s sales website or communicate the information to the shopper in another way. This applies to products with labels printed or copyrighted after June 30, 2027.

The Indiana attorney general could take a manufacturer to court over a violation and seek a court order, penalties, costs, or other relief. This applies when a food manufacturer violates the chapter. A violation would not give a private person the right to bring a lawsuit under this chapter.