Prohibits the use of red dye 3 as a food additive or food color additive and the sale of food products containing red dye 3
Summary
Prohibits the use of red dye 3 as a food additive or food color additive and the sale of food products containing red dye 3 beginning January 1, 2027; provides that in an action to enforce compliance, the recognition by the federal food and drug administration of any of these substances as safe may not be alleged as a defense.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
lower
Feb 14, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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