Bill · H.R. 4737· House(119-HR-4737)
Apeel Reveal Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/23/2025
- Last activity
- 7/23/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Marlin Stutzman
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Apeel Reveal Act of 2025," aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It focuses on requiring the disclosure of specific product coatings used on fruits and vegetables. These coatings are applied directly to the produce to extend its shelf life. The definition of a "covered product coating" specifically includes Apeel Sciences products, such as Edipeel and Organipeel. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will be responsible for issuing guidance on these disclosure requirements.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The bill enhances consumer protection by requiring transparency regarding the coatings used on produce.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill increases transparency by requiring disclosure of shelf-life extending coatings on produce.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
The bill provides more information to low-income consumers about the produce they purchase.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency: The bill requires labeling for fruits or vegetables that have a "covered product coating" applied to extend shelf life (Section 2(a)). This allows consumers to know if their produce has been coated.
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Specific Product Disclosure: The requirement explicitly includes coatings like Edipeel and Organipeel from Apeel Sciences (Section 2(a)(2)). This ensures that these specific types of coatings are disclosed to the public.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Labeling Requirements: Food producers will be required to include specific labeling if they use a coating to extend the shelf life of a fruit or vegetable (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Compliance Timelines: The Secretary of Health and Human Services must issue guidance within 180 days of the Act's enactment (Section 2(b)(1)), and the misbranding rules apply to products labeled one year after the date of enactment (Section 2(b)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Urban Residents+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 8/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
Anna Paulina LunaRepublican · Florida