Bill > HB4852

This bill amends West Virginia law to prohibit the use of certain food additives, specifically butylated hydroxyanisole, propylparaben, and several FD&C dyes (Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2, Green No. 3, Red No. 3, Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, and Yellow No. 6) in foods manufactured on or after January 1, 2028. Manufacturers, sellers, or distributors who knowingly use these prohibited additives in food will face civil penalties of up to $500 per individual food item, as outlined in section 16-1-15 of the code, which deals with general penalties for violations. However, the bill provides exemptions for food manufactured before January 1, 2028, which can be sold until existing stock is depleted but no later than July 1, 2028, and also exempts individuals or businesses selling less than $5,000 worth of food containing these additives per month. These changes aim to update existing regulations on food adulteration by specifying and banning certain artificial ingredients.

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