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WV HB4392

WV HB4392
Banning certain dyes from pharmaceutical products


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Introduced
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The purpose of this bill is to ban certain dyes from pharmaceutical products.

AI Summary

This bill amends West Virginia law to define certain pharmaceutical products as adulterated if they contain specific artificial color additives, commonly known as FD&C dyes, including FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Blue No. 2, FD&C Green No. 3, FD&C Red No. 3, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 5, and FD&C Yellow No. 6. The bill adds this provision to the existing section that outlines what constitutes an adulterated drug or food product, with the changes to take effect on January 1, 2028.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Markup Discussion (on 02/03/2026)

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