Current through December 10, 2024
Section 2-1-4-07-01-113.01 - Labeling Requirements1. An insect-based food product label shall not be false or misleading. 2. An insect-based food product shall not be labeled as a "meat" or "meat food product" as defined by Miss. Code Ann. §§ 75-33-3(1)(b) and 75-35-3(g). For purposes of this section, an insect-based food product will not be considered to be labeled as a "meat" or "meat food product" if one or more of the following terms, or a comparable qualifier, is prominently displayed on the front of the package: "insect-based," or "made from insects." 3. An insect-based food product label that does not contain one or more of the terms in subpart (2) of this section, or a comparable qualifier, may be subject to further examination by the Commissioner in accordance with Miss. Code Ann. § 75-35-15(5). 2 Miss. Code. R. 1-4-07-01-113.01