HB 2474 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Prohibits the manufacture or sale of certain food additives

This bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of food products containing brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and red dye 3 starting January 1, 2027. It directly affects food producers, sellers, and distributors by banning these four specific additives from items intended for human consumption. Violations of the ban can result in civil penalties of up to $5,000 for a first offense and up to $10,000 for each subsequent violation, enforced by state and local legal officials. The law clarifies that these penalties are in addition to any other legal remedies available under existing statutes.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 18, 2024 Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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