State or Local Mandated Nutritional Labeling

23 November 2011

ISSUE: Does Florida need to require nutritional labeling on food products.

DISCUSSION: While nutrition is a topic of great concern, federal law requires nutritional labeling on a broad array of food products sold in retail outlets. There has been no suggestion that the current federal laws are inadequate or not functional. Additionally, when food is processed and packaged, there is no way of knowing where that particular food product or package is destined. Consequently, a workable federal law is preferable to a patchwork of state or local laws.

POSITION: The Florida Retail Federation will oppose any local or state effort to mandate nutritional labeling on food products.

Use and Acceptance of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits

22 November 2011

ISSUE: Should Florida impose separate additional limitations on the array of food products that may be purchased by SNAP participants, and should there be restrictions on locations where SNAP benefits may be redeemed.

DISCUSSION: During the 2012 Legislative Session, there was a move to preclude the purchase of certain food products using SNAP benefits. In addition, there were proposals to prevent locations such as gaming facilities and bars from accessing cash TANF benefits through the EBT network. While we understand the motivation for these limitations, the Federation feels that Florida law should dovetail federal law in the use and acceptance of SNAP benefits. Otherwise, there will be confusion by merchants and SNAP recipients alike. Similarly, Florida merchants would be subject to conflicting policies on SNAP benefits.

POSITION: The Federation supports having federal and Florida law be consistent concerning the use and acceptance of SNAP benefits.

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