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H.R. 3684 (108th)

Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2003

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Introduced

8 December 2003

Last action

17 December 2003 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8], Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Hoeffel, Joseph M. [D-PA-13], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2], Rep. Bradley, Jeb [R-NH-1], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Rep. Nethercutt, George R., Jr. [R-WA-5], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4]

Subjects

Healthcare, Agriculture, Education

Source updated

18 August 2025

Healthcare · Agriculture · Education

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Summary

Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2003 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to set forth food labeling requirements for a food that is not a raw agricultural commodity and that is, or contains, a major food allergen (as defined by this Act). States that: (1) any person may petition the Secretary of Health and Human Services to exempt a food ingredient from such requirements; and (2) the Secretary's determination of such a petition shall constitute final agency action. Directs the Secretary to: (1) conduct inspections to ensure compliance with practices to reduce or eliminate cross-contact with major food allergen residues, and ensure that major food allergens are properly labeled on foods; (2) issue a final rule to define, and permit use of, the term "gluten-free" on the labeling of foods; (3) improve food allergen data collection, including physician and health care provider education; (4) convene a panel of allergy and immunology experts to review food allergy research efforts; (5) pursue Food Code revisions in order to provide allergen-free food preparation guidelines for food establishments; and (6) include food allergy treatment in trauma and emergency care technical assistance.

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Timeline

  1. 8 December 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 December 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 December 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 December 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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