What does Preamble of DAIRY PRIDE Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To require enforcement against misbranded milk alternatives,' aims to address the misbranding of milk alternatives.

What does SHORT TITLE. of DAIRY PRIDE Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk, and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act

What does PURPOSE. of DAIRY PRIDE Act do?

This Act aims to regulate the naming of food products. It prohibits the use of standardized dairy product names if the food doesn't meet specific criteria outlined in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The criteria are found in section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, specifically paragraph (z)(2) (as added by section 3(a)) and paragraph (c).

What does ENFORCEMENT OF DEFINITION. of DAIRY PRIDE Act do?

This section amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to enforce the definition of dairy products. A food is considered a dairy product if it is derived from the lacteal secretion of hooved mammals. The Secretary of Health and Human Services must issue guidance on enforcement within 90 and 180 days of enactment. The Secretary must report to Congress on enforcement actions taken within 2 years of enactment.

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DAIRY PRIDE Act

Last updated: 7/29/2025 · Introduced: 7/29/2025

Author: Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits food products that do not meet specific criteria under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act from using standardized dairy product names like 'milk' or 'cheese'.
The bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to define 'dairy product' as food derived from the lacteal secretion of hooved mammals.
The Secretary of Health and Human Services is required to issue enforcement guidance and report to Congress on enforcement actions related to dairy product labeling.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 8414(In Committee)Official page

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