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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4392&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4392%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4392 |
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