Bill > HB99

This bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, delivery, distribution, holding, or offering for sale of food products containing four specific chemical substances starting January 1, 2028: brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and Red dye 3. Each of these substances has a unique Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) number for identification. If a person or entity violates this prohibition, they can be subject to civil penalties enforced through legal action by the attorney general, city attorney, county counselor, or county prosecuting/circuit attorney. The first violation could result in a fine up to $5,000, with subsequent violations potentially incurring fines up to $10,000. Importantly, the bill specifies that these penalties do not replace or limit other legal remedies available under different laws, meaning additional legal actions could still be pursued. The bill aims to remove potentially harmful food additives from the marketplace, protecting consumer health by restricting the use of these specific chemicals in food products.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB99&year=2025&code=R