MEMORANDUM

To: Massachusetts Joint Committee on Public Health
From: Consumer Brands Association
Re: Opposition to MA Senate Bill 1531 – Preserving a National, Science-Based Food Safety System
Date: September 9, 2025

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Massachusetts Senate Bill 1531, while well-intentioned, poses significant risks to the affordability, safety, and functionality of our food system—especially for schools.

The Consumer Brands Association, representing America’s trusted food, beverage, and consumer product companies, urges the Committee to oppose Senate Bill 1531. Our members produce safe, nutritious, and affordable products relied on by families across Massachusetts and the country. This bill would unnecessarily restrict access to FDA-approved ingredients and create burdensome, inconsistent regulations for local school systems without a demonstrated public health benefit.