Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Paws Off Act of 2023”.
Paws Off Act of 2023
A BILL
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.
Sec. 2 Xylitol label and labeling requirements
In general— Section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343) is amended by adding at the end the following:
“(z) 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.”
Rulemaking—
Interim rule— Not later than six 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).
Final rule— Not later than one 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).
Secretary defined— In this section, the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs.