Bill > SB0228

This bill amends Michigan's Food Law to prohibit schools from providing, selling, offering for sale, or making available to students any food containing specific substances starting July 1, 2026. The banned substances include brominated vegetable oil (a chemical used to keep citrus flavoring evenly distributed in drinks), potassium bromate (a flour additive), propylparaben (a preservative), titanium dioxide (a color additive), and several food dyes (Red 40, Green 3, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Yellow 6). These substances have been associated with potential health concerns, and the bill aims to protect students by removing them from school food environments. The prohibition applies to both public and nonpublic schools as defined in the Revised School Code, ensuring a comprehensive approach to improving the nutritional quality of food served to students across Michigan. By setting a future implementation date of July 1, 2026, the bill provides schools and food service providers ample time to adjust their food offerings and sourcing.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0228