Summary

Requires a new warning label on any food that contains xylitol, alerting that xylitol is toxic to dogs if ingested. Directs the Food and Drug Administration to set the details for this label. Orders the FDA to issue an interim final rule within 6 months and a final rule within 1 year to put this requirement into place, so companies know exactly how to comply and when.

Key Points

• Mandates a dog-toxicity warning label on foods containing xylitol.
• FDA must issue an interim final rule within 6 months to start implementation.
• FDA must issue a final rule within 1 year to finalize requirements.
• Covers human food products that include xylitol as an ingredient.
• Label specifics (wording, placement, format) will be set by FDA regulation.
• Aims to inform consumers and reduce accidental poisonings of dogs.
• Creates new compliance steps for food manufacturers and supply chains.
• No tax, spending, or national security provisions are included.

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