Bill > HR3722

This bill, known as the "Do or Dye Act", proposes to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem certain color additives in food as unsafe and adulterated. Specifically, the bill targets two groups of color additives: "qualified color additives" (Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B) and "covered color additives" (Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, Green No. 3, Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2, and any substantially similar additives). Starting December 31, 2025, qualified color additives will be considered unsafe for use in food, and any food containing these additives will be deemed adulterated. Similarly, beginning December 31, 2026, covered color additives will also be considered unsafe and any food containing them will be classified as adulterated. This means that after these dates, foods containing these specific color additives would be legally considered contaminated or impure, potentially leading to significant changes in food manufacturing and labeling practices. The bill aims to address potential health concerns associated with these artificial color additives by effectively prohibiting their use in food products.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3722/all-info