Bill > SB698

This bill amends West Virginia law to clarify what constitutes adulteration of food or drugs, specifically by allowing the use of certain food colorings in dietary supplements. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, a federal law that West Virginia's regulations often align with, defines what is considered adulterated food or drugs. This bill adds a provision to the existing West Virginia code that permits the use of specific FD&C (Food, Drug, and Cosmetic) dyes, including Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2, Green No. 3, Red No. 3, Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, and Yellow No. 6, in dietary supplements, as long as these supplements meet the definition provided in the federal law, specifically 21 U.S.C. Section 231(ff). This change aims to harmonize state regulations with federal guidelines regarding these color additives in dietary supplements.

Health and Social Services

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