H.R. 237

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem foods containing xylitol as misbranded unless the label or labeling of such foods contains a warning specifying the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · January 7, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Schweikert · Committee: Committee on Energy and Commerce

Table of contents

• H.R. 237
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Xylitol label and labeling requirements

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Paws Off Act of 2025.

SEC. 2. Xylitol label and labeling requirements

• (a) In general
  • Section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act () is amended by adding at the end the following: 21 U.S.C. 343
    • If it is a food that contains xylitol, unless the label or labeling of such food contains a warning specifying the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested.
• (b) Rulemaking
  • (1) Interim rule
    • Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue an interim final rule to carry out the amendment made by subsection (a).
  • (2) Final rule
    • Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue a final rule to carry out the amendment made by subsection (a).
• (c) Secretary defined
  • In this section, the term means the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs.