Bill > SB9

This bill, known as the "Make Arkansas Healthy Again Act," proposes to prohibit the manufacture, sale, distribution, holding, or offering for sale of food products containing two specific chemical substances: potassium bromate (CAS no. 7758-01-2) and propylparaben (CAS no. 94-13-3). These substances would be banned from food products intended for human consumption in Arkansas. If a person or entity violates this prohibition, they could face civil penalties enforced through legal action by the Attorney General, city attorney, county attorney, or prosecuting attorney. The penalties would be up to $5,000 for a first violation and up to $10,000 for subsequent violations. The bill is set to become effective on January 1, 2028, giving food manufacturers and sellers time to adjust their product formulations to comply with the new restrictions. The legislation appears to be aimed at promoting public health by removing potentially harmful chemical additives from the food supply in the state of Arkansas.