Bill > HB5069

This bill amends Michigan's Food Law to prohibit the sale of food products containing specific substances beginning January 1, 2029. The banned substances include brominated vegetable oil (a food additive often used in citrus-flavored sodas), potassium bromate (a flour and dough conditioner), propylparaben (a preservative), and five specific food dyes (Red 40, Green 3, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Yellow 6). These substances have been associated with potential health concerns in various scientific studies. The bill includes an important caveat that the prohibition would not take effect if the federal government bans these substances before the specified date, effectively creating a contingency that defers to potential federal action. By setting a future implementation date, the bill gives food manufacturers and sellers time to reformulate their products to comply with the new restrictions, which could potentially improve food safety and consumer health in Michigan.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5069