Apeel Reveal Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative Stutzman
Introduced
Summary
Requires public labeling when fruits or vegetables are treated with shelf-life coatings. It would mandate on-package disclosure for produce coated to extend shelf life, explicitly naming Apeel Sciences products like Edipeel and Organipeel.
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- Shoppers and families would see clear labels indicating when produce has a coating, giving buyers more information at the point of sale.
- Growers, packers, and retailers would need to add disclosure to packaging and signage for coated fruits and vegetables, changing labeling and supply-chain practices.
- Apeel Sciences and similar coating makers are specifically included, so products such as Edipeel and Organipeel fall under the disclosure requirement.
- The Secretary of Health and Human Services would have 180 days to issue guidance and the labeling rule would be enforceable under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act's misbranding provisions starting 1 year after enactment.
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Labels for coated fruits and vegetables
This bill would require labels on any fruit or vegetable with a shelf-life coating. Covered coatings include those applied to extend shelf life, such as Apeel products like Edipeel and Organipeel. The Secretary of Health and Human Services would issue guidance within 180 days of enactment. Misbranding penalties would apply to produce labeled on or after 1 year after enactment. Shoppers would get clearer info, while growers, packers, and retailers would face new labeling steps and costs.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Stutzman
IN • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]
FL • R
Sponsored 8/19/2025
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