‘‘(bb)(1) If its label or labeling bears the word ‘nat-
ural’, unless—
‘‘(A) it contains no artificial flavoring, color ad-
ditive, chemical preservative, or any other artificial 
or synthetic ingredient added after harvesting; and 
‘‘(B) it has undergone no processing other than 
minimal processing, such as the removal of inedible 
substances or the application of physical processes 
such as cutting, grinding, drying, homogenizing, or 
pulping. 
‘‘(2) This paragraph shall not apply to the use of the 
terms ‘natural flavors’ and ‘natural colors’ as approved by 
the Food and Drug Administration. 
‘‘(3) The Secretary shall, in accordance with section 
11 of the National Uniform Food Safety Labeling Act, 
establish by regulation the labeling requirements of this 
paragraph.’’. 
SEC. 8. LABELING OF KOSHER AND KOSHER-STYLE FOODS. 
Section 403 (21 U.S.C. 343), as amended by section 
7, is amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(cc)(1) If it is falsely represented in the food’s label 
or labeling to be kosher, kosher for Passover, pareve, or 
as having been prepared in accordance with orthodox Jew-
ish religious standards either by direct statements, orally
or in writing, or by display of the word ‘Kosher’, ‘Kosher 
for Passover’, or ‘Pareve’; or 
‘‘(2) if the food’s label or labeling uses the term ‘Ko-
sher’ in conjunction with the words ‘style’ or ‘type’ or any 
similar expression which might reasonably be calculated 
to deceive a reasonable person to believe that a representa-
tion is being made that the food sold is kosher, kosher 
for Passover, pareve, or prepared in accordance with or-
thodox Jewish religious standards. 
‘‘(3) The Secretary shall, in accordance with section 
11 of the National Uniform Food Safety Labeling Act, 
establish by regulation provisions that implement this 
paragraph.’’. 
SEC. 9. UNIT PRICING. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 403 (21 U.S.C. 343), as 
amended by section 8, is amended by adding at the end 
the following: 
‘‘(dd)(1) Unless its label or labeling bears the unit 
price and the total price of the food as provided in this 
paragraph. 
‘‘(2) As used in this paragraph: 
‘‘(A) The term ‘unit price’ of food shall mean 
the price per measure. 
‘‘(B) The term ‘price per measure’ shall 
mean—
‘‘(i) price per pound for food whose net 
quantity is expressed in units of weight, except 
for such food whose net weight is less than 1 
ounce which shall be expressed as price per 
ounce if the same unit of measure is used for 
the same food in all sizes; 
‘‘(ii) price per pint or quart for food whose 
net quantity is stated in fluid ounces, pints, 
quarts, gallons, or a combination thereof, if the 
same unit of measure is used for the same food 
in all sizes sold in the retail establishment; and 
‘‘(iii) price per 100 for food whose net 
quantity is expressed by count, except as other-
wise provided by regulation. 
‘‘(3) The Secretary shall, in accordance with section 
11 of the National Uniform Food Safety Labeling Act, 
establish by regulation a national program of pricing as 
prescribed by this paragraph.’’. 
SEC. 10. GRADES FOR FARM PRODUCTS. 
Section 403 (21 U.S.C. 343), as amended by section 
9, is amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(ee)(1) Unless it bears a grade, where grading is 
customary within the industry. 
‘‘(2) The Secretary shall, in accordance with section 
11 of the National Uniform Food Safety Labeling Act,
establish by regulation a national program of grading for 
food which is customarily graded.’’. 
SEC. 11. REGULATIONS. 
(a)(1) Within 12 months after the date of the enact-
ment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human 
Services shall issue proposed regulations to implement 
paragraphs (w) and (ee) of section 403 of the Federal 
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The proposed regulations 
shall establish format requirements for the label state-
ments mandated by such sections. The required label 
statements shall appear in easily legible boldface print or 
type, with upper and lower case letters, and in distinct 
contrast to other printed or graphic matter. The label 
statements shall appear in a type size not less than the 
largest type found on the label, except that used for the 
brand name, product name, logo, or universal product 
code, and in any case not less than the type size required 
for the declaration of net quantity of contents statement 
as prescribed by regulation printed in 21 C.F.R. 
101.105(1). All required label statements shall be placed 
on the information panel, except for the statements re-
quired by paragraphs (z) and (dd) of such section 403, 
which shall be placed on the principal display panel. 
(2) Not later than 24 months after the date of enact-
ment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue final regulations
to implement sections 403(cc)–(bb) of the Federal Food, 
Drug, and Cosmetic Act. 
(b) If the Secretary does not promulgate final regula-
tions under subsection (a)(2) upon the expiration of 24 
months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the 
proposed regulation issued in accordance with subsection 
(a)(1) shall be considered as the final regulations upon 
the expiration of such 24 months. There shall be promptly 
published in the Federal Register notice of the new status 
of the proposed regulations.
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