Bill > H0641

This bill requires food and drink products containing specific synthetic color additives (including Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, and titanium dioxide) to display a warning label that reads: "WARNING: This product contains synthetic colors, which may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children." Starting July 1, 2026, manufacturers must include this warning on their product packaging, with a temporary allowance to use adhesive stickers until December 31, 2028. After January 1, 2029, the warning must be directly printed on the packaging. The bill establishes a graduated penalty system for violations, with manufacturers facing fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per item depending on the number of offenses, and retailers subject to warnings and escalating fines from $750 to $2,500. All collected fines will be deposited in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' General Inspection Trust Fund, and the department will conduct inspections as part of its regular food and drink product review process. The bill aims to inform consumers, particularly parents, about potential behavioral impacts of synthetic color additives on children.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/641