Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1364: Food labeling requirements.
Status: In committee, January 8, 2026
Requires a food manufacturer that offers certain food products for sale in Indiana to ensure that each food product includes a warning label disclosing specified ingredients in the food product. Sets forth labeling requirements. Allows the attorney general to bring an action for a violation of these provisions.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health.
From the introduced text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health. SECTION 1. IC 16-42-5.7 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Chapter 5.7. Food: Labeling Requirements Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to a food product or (2) copyrighted; after June 30, 2027. (b) This chapter does not apply to any of the following offered for sale in Indiana by a food manufacturer: (1) A product that contains an ingredient not intended for human consumption. (2) Food labeled, prepared, served, or sold in the following: (A) A food establishment. (B) A retail establishment. (3) A product regulated by the federal Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service. 2026 IN 1364--LS 6580/DI (4) A product labeled with a warning from the Surgeon General of the federal Public Health Service. (5) A drug. (6) A dietary supplement. (7) A pesticide chemical, soil, plant nutrient, or other raw agricultural commodity. Sec. 2. (a) If the federal Food and Drug Administration requires an ingredient to be named on a food product label and the food manufacturer offers the food product for sale in Indiana, the food manufacturer shall ensure that each food product intended for human consumption includes a warning label that discloses the use of any of the following …
Sponsors
- Jennifer Meltzer (R, HD-073) · primary sponsor
- Julie McGuire (R, HD-093)
- Barrett, Brad (R)
- Joanna King (R, HD-049)
Latest actions
- : Authored by Representative Meltzer
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
- : Coauthored by Representatives McGuire, Barrett, King
Subjects: FEDERAL GOVERNMENT; Generally , AGRICULTURE; Food and Food Processing, STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS; Attorney General
Common questions
- What is HB1364?
- HB1364 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Food labeling requirements.
- What does HB1364 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health.
- What is the status of HB1364?
- In committee as of January 8, 2026. Latest action: Authored by Representative Meltzer (January 8, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1364?
- Jennifer Meltzer (R, HD-073), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1364?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1364
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