Bill > HR5027

This bill aims to ban several specific food dyes and color additives starting January 1st, 2027, by amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Specifically, the bill identifies 11 color additives that will be deemed unsafe for use in food, including well-known synthetic colors like Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, Blue No. 1, and others, as well as Titanium Dioxide and any substantially similar additives. By declaring these color additives unsafe, any food containing them would be legally considered "adulterated," which means it does not meet the federal standards for safe food and could potentially be subject to regulatory action. The bill provides Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) registry numbers for each color additive to precisely define the substances being banned, demonstrating a detailed approach to addressing potential health concerns associated with these food dyes. The legislation represents a significant regulatory action that could impact food manufacturers who currently use these color additives in their products.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5027/all-info