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Ban Harmful Food Dyes Act

H.R. 5027 Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY-6) In committee
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  1. Introduced Aug 22
  2. Committee Aug 22
  3. Passed House Next
  4. Passed Senate Not yet
  5. To President Not yet
  6. Law Not yet
Where it stands
In committee, Aug 22, 2025Next: House vote
432d ago Aug 22, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Summary

This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem food containing certain color additives as adulterated, effectively banning their use in food starting January 1, 2027.

Sec. 2, Food containing certain color additives deemed adulterated: Beginning January 1, 2027, despite any existing approvals, the listed color additives are considered unsafe for use in food, and any food containing them is deemed adulterated. The covered color additives are Red No. 40, Red No. 3, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2, Green No. 3, Orange B, Citrus Red 2, Titanium Dioxide, and any additive substantially similar to these.

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