Require Labeling for Source of Gelatin in Products


Require Labeling for Source of Gelatin in Products
The Issue
Currently, labeling on food products does not require products containing gelatin to list the source. For example, a product would simply say gelatin but a consumer would have no idea if the source of that gelatin was beef, pork, fish etc. This affects millions of consumers who for personal or religious reasons do not consume certain or any animal products. Muslims, Jews, Hindus, as well as other religious groups and vegetarians and vegans alike must demand that the FDA list the source of gelatin. The responsibility should not lie on the consumer to chase down each company and make phone calls or search websites for this information. The FDA should require companies to state that the product has beef gelatin or used beef or pork for example if it is not known by the company if a specific product uses one only. If the possibility is there that multiple types are used, this should be evident to the consumer. Lack of labeling the gelatin is a major issue for millions of people and the FDA must change its rules on labeling gelatin. Please sign to show your support. Spread the word!
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The Issue
Currently, labeling on food products does not require products containing gelatin to list the source. For example, a product would simply say gelatin but a consumer would have no idea if the source of that gelatin was beef, pork, fish etc. This affects millions of consumers who for personal or religious reasons do not consume certain or any animal products. Muslims, Jews, Hindus, as well as other religious groups and vegetarians and vegans alike must demand that the FDA list the source of gelatin. The responsibility should not lie on the consumer to chase down each company and make phone calls or search websites for this information. The FDA should require companies to state that the product has beef gelatin or used beef or pork for example if it is not known by the company if a specific product uses one only. If the possibility is there that multiple types are used, this should be evident to the consumer. Lack of labeling the gelatin is a major issue for millions of people and the FDA must change its rules on labeling gelatin. Please sign to show your support. Spread the word!
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Petition created on December 11, 2021
