Bill > H0260

This bill proposes to prohibit the manufacture, sale, delivery, or distribution of food products containing four specific chemical substances in Vermont, starting January 1, 2027. The substances are brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and red dye no. 3, each identified by their unique Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) registration number. The bill defines "food" broadly to include any raw, cooked, or processed edible substances intended for human consumption. To enforce this prohibition, the Attorney General is authorized to bring civil actions in court, seeking injunctive relief and imposing escalating financial penalties: $5,000 for a first violation and $10,000 for subsequent violations. The enforcement mechanisms are similar to those used in consumer protection cases, and the law will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving manufacturers and distributors approximately 18 months to reformulate their products to comply with the new restrictions.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.260