(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

Pennsylvania US Senator John Fetterman is joining Iowa Senator Joni Ernst to introduce the Consistent Egg Labels Act to combat mislabeled information on egg alternatives and egg substitutes. The bill was introduced to Congress on Friday.

The bill would require the FDA to, within 180 days, issue guidance for nationwide enforcement of mislabeled egg alternatives. The FDA would then be required to report to Congress two years after enactment on actions taken with respect to food that is misbranded. The legislation would also nullify any guidance with respect to eggs or egg products that is not consistent with its standards.

“Pennsylvania’s egg producers work tirelessly to produce an inexpensive, accessible, and healthy source of protein for consumers,” said Senator Fetterman. “Our commonwealth is the fourth largest egg producing state in the country, making eggs a critical part of Pennsylvania’s agricultural and economic strength. The Consistent Egg Labels Act will protect farmers and consumers by prohibiting eggs alternatives from misrepresenting themselves.”