HB 2192 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Agriculture, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the department to prohibit the sale of a food product that includes certain chemical ingredients, unless it has a warning label, if the FDA requires the ingredient to be disclosed and the food product is intended to be consumed by humans. - Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 53.

HB 2192 requires Tennessee food retailers to place clear warning labels on products containing specific chemical ingredients (like artificial colors, trans fats, bromated flour, and certain preservatives) when the U.S. FDA mandates disclosure for human consumption. It directly affects food manufacturers and retailers selling these products within Tennessee, mandating labels stating: "WARNING: This product contains a chemical ingredient not recommended for human consumption by the FDA." The law excludes products for non-human use, restaurant sales, USDA-regulated items, and drugs/supplements. The rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and is preempted by federal law if federal regulations override it.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 Last action Mar 18, 2026
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Committee
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Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reset on Final cal. 2 of Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee
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Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action Def. in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee to 3/18/2026
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action Def. in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee to 3/11/2026
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
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Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
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Feb 5, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
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Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Assigned to s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
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Feb 4, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
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Justin Jones
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