Bill > HB95

This bill amends Kentucky's Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to add a specific definition for "red dye 3" and classify foods containing this synthetic red coloring as adulterated. Specifically, the bill defines red dye 3 as a synthetic dye that gives food or drink a red color and has a specific Chemical Abstracts Service registry number (16423-68-0). By adding red dye 3 to the list of adulterants in KRS 217.025, the legislation effectively prohibits the use of this color additive in food products sold in Kentucky. This change means that any food containing red dye 3 would be considered adulterated under state law, which could potentially lead to regulatory actions against food manufacturers or distributors using this particular synthetic color. The bill appears to be part of ongoing efforts to regulate potentially harmful food additives and protect consumer health by restricting the use of certain synthetic food colorings.

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb95.html