Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act
H.R. 9382118th Congress

Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act

Introduced in the HouseRep. Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ-2)8 sections · 1 min read
Version: Introduced in House · Aug 16, 2024

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act.

(a) In general

Section 201(qq) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(qq)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

(i) Galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (commonly known as alpha-gal).

(ii) For purposes of this subparagraph, the term galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose includes—

(I) ingredients derived from non-catarrhine primate mammals; and

(II) red algae in the order Gigartinales.

(iii) For purposes of this subparagraph, the term galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose does not include mammal-derived ingredients for which the Secretary determines there is no galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose above an established, detectable limit (such as ingredients made from alpha-gal-knockout mammals).

(b) Effective date

The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply beginning on January 1, 2026.

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