Bill > S01239

This bill enacts the "Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act", which introduces several significant regulations related to food additives and substances in New York State. Specifically, the bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, distribution, or use of three specific food additives (FD&C Red No. 3, Potassium bromate, and Propylparaben) one year after the law's effective date. The bill establishes comprehensive reporting requirements for "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) substances, mandating that companies submit detailed reports to the state commissioner of agriculture and markets before using new GRAS substances in food. These reports must include extensive information about the substance's safety, dietary exposure, manufacturing process, and potential risks. The commissioner is required to create a public, searchable database of these GRAS substance reports, which must be transparent while protecting legitimate trade secrets. The law provides some exemptions for small businesses, certain existing FDA-recognized substances, and retail vendors who already have stock on hand. The bill aims to enhance food safety transparency by requiring more rigorous documentation and public disclosure of food additives and their potential health impacts.

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

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