SB255

Senate Bill 255 amends the Arkansas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by updating the legal definition of 'drug' to include food (excluding meat) that contains a vaccine or vaccine material. The bill introduces a new definition for 'vaccine or vaccine material,' which refers to substances intended to stimulate antibody production in humans that are authorized or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The purpose of these amendments is to ensure that products containing such materials are classified and regulated as drugs. An emergency clause is included, citing the need for immediate action due to emerging technologies that explore the use of edible plants as vehicles for mRNA vaccines. The bill aims to protect consumer health by ensuring that any food products containing these materials are clearly identified and labeled.