The DAIRY PRIDE Act would prohibit non-dairy products from using the names of standardized dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt on their labels. Under this legislation, only foods that are made from or contain animal milk as a primary ingredient would be allowed to use these dairy product names, while plant-based alternatives such as almond milk or oat milk would be considered misbranded if they use these terms. The bill requires the Food and Drug Administration to issue draft guidance within 90 days and final guidance within 180 days on how to enforce these labeling rules, and directs the FDA to report to Congress within two years on any enforcement actions taken, including warnings and penalties. This bill affects food manufacturers, particularly those producing plant-based milk alternatives, and could alter how these products are marketed and labeled in stores nationwide.
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