HB 2743

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 30, 2025

An Act Providing for the Mandatory Labeling of Milled Rice for Commercial Distribution and Imposing Penalties for Violation Thereof

In plain language

The proposal would require every bag or container of milled rice sold in the Philippines to carry a clear label showing product name, grade, milling degree, milling date, net weight, seed type and composition, place of origin, and the seller’s name and address; non‑compliance could lead to fines or jail time.

Consumer ProtectionAgriculture and Fisheries

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Author · Representative

Jay Vergara
RepresentativeNueva Ecija, 3rd District
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HB02743 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch