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US HR8687

US HR8687
Do or Dye Act


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Introduced
06/11/2024
In Committee
06/11/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem adulterated food containing certain color additives, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the "Do or Dye Act," aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem certain food color additives, including Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, and Yellow No. 6, as unsafe for use in or on food, effectively making any food containing these color additives adulterated and prohibited from being sold. The bill provides a definition for "covered color additive" to clarify the specific additives being targeted.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 06/11/2024)

Bill Topics

Agriculture
  • ‐ Food Inspection and Safety

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8687/all-info 06/12/2024
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr8687/BILLS-118hr8687ih.pdf 08/07/2024
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