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MD HB1208

MD HB1208
Public Health - Prohibited Ingredients in Food


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Introduced
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/17/2025
Crossed Over
03/17/2025
Passed
Dead
04/08/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibiting a person, beginning on October 1, 2028, from manufacturing, selling, delivering, holding, or offering for sale in the State food that contains brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, or Red Dye No. 3; and providing certain penalties for violations of the Act.

AI Summary

This bill proposes significant restrictions on certain food ingredients in Maryland, with a phased implementation approach. From October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, food sellers will be required to include a conspicuous warning label on packaging for products containing Red Dye No. 3, a food coloring additive. Beginning October 1, 2028, the bill will completely prohibit the manufacture, sale, delivery, holding, or offering for sale of food products containing four specific ingredients: brominated vegetable oil (BVO), potassium bromate, propylparaben, and Red Dye No. 3. These ingredients have been associated with potential health concerns, and the bill aims to protect consumers by limiting their presence in food products. Violations of these regulations will result in significant penalties, including potential fines up to $10,000 or $25,000 depending on the number of offenses, possible imprisonment, and additional civil penalties of up to $5,000. Each day of continued violation will be considered a separate offense, providing strong enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with the new food safety regulations.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (29)

Last Action

Senate Finance Hearing (13:00:00 3/27/2025 ) (on 03/27/2025)

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