Bill > A00091

This bill requires high-sugar beverages to be labeled with a safety warning stating that the beverage contains 100% or more of the FDA's recommended daily intake of added sugar. Specifically, the bill defines a "high-sugar beverage" as any sweetened non-alcoholic drink containing added caloric sweeteners that meets or exceeds the FDA's daily recommended value for added sugars. The safety warning must be displayed clearly and prominently on the principal display panel of sealed beverage containers, multipacks, and concentrates in bold type and on a contrasting background. The bill also mandates safety warnings on vending machines, beverage dispensing machines, and point-of-purchase locations for unsealed beverage containers in establishments with three or more stores in New York. Certain beverages are exempt, including those with 100% natural fruit or vegetable juice, dietary aids, infant formula, milk-based beverages, and alcoholic drinks. The bill allows enforcement by the attorney general or local municipal authorities, with potential civil penalties ranging from $50 to $500 per violation. Retailers are generally not subject to penalties unless they are the manufacturer or knowingly and willfully failed to label the product. The law will take effect one year after becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A91