Xylitol label and labeling requirements
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(a) 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.. (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 Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs.