Defining what constitutes adulteration of food or drugs

SB 698 amends West Virginia law to permit specific FDA-approved food dyes (FD&C Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2, Green No. 3, Red No. 3, Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, and Yellow No. 6) in dietary supplements. This directly affects dietary supplement manufacturers in West Virginia by allowing them to use these colorings, which were previously restricted under state law. The bill updates the definition of "adulterated food" to explicitly permit these dyes in supplements as defined by federal law (21 U.S.C. § 231(ff)). It aligns state regulations with federal standards for these ingredients, ensuring consistency for manufacturers operating in West Virginia. The change takes effect January 1, 2028.