Louisiana Laws to Limit Use of Terms “Meat, “Rice,” “Sugar” and “Milk” on Food Product Labels
By The National Law Review
On June 11, Louisiana joined a growing number of states, including Missouri and Arkansas, that have enacted legislation aimed at protecting traditional agricultural products from the growing popularity of plant-based and cell-based meat products or riced vegetables. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards signed two bills into law aimed at prohibiting the use of common labeling terms on food products derived from non-traditional sources.