Bill > H440

This bill makes two primary changes to North Carolina's food regulations: first, it expands the definition of "drug" to include food containing vaccines, defining a vaccine as a substance intended to stimulate antibody production and provide disease immunity, which must be FDA-authorized. Second, the bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, distribution, and offering for sale of food products containing nine specific additives: brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and several food coloring agents (Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Green 3). The bill establishes civil penalties for violations, with a first-time penalty of up to $5,000 and subsequent violations carrying penalties up to $10,000. These new regulations regarding prohibited food additives will become effective on January 1, 2027, while the remainder of the bill becomes effective immediately upon becoming law. The bill aims to enhance food safety by restricting potentially harmful substances in food products and clarifying regulatory definitions around vaccines in food.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H440