Bill > S01239

This bill, known as the "Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act," prohibits the use of certain food additives and color additives, specifically FD&C Red No. 3, potassium bromate, and propylparaben, in food intended for human consumption, with a grace period for existing stock in retail establishments. It also establishes new reporting requirements for substances that are "GRAS" (generally recognized as safe), meaning they are considered safe for use in food by qualified experts based on scientific evidence or historical use. Manufacturers and distributors will need to submit detailed reports about these GRAS substances, including their identity, intended use, and safety data, which will be made publicly available in a searchable online database. Importantly, in any legal action to enforce compliance with these provisions, the federal Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recognition of a substance as safe cannot be used as a defense, and the bill clarifies that data supporting GRAS status must be publicly available, not trade secrets.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1239