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This bill requires the state department to prohibit the sale of any food product intended for human consumption that contains specific "chemical ingredients" unless it has a warning label, provided that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires these ingredients to be disclosed. The bill defines "chemical ingredient" to include a broad list of substances such as certain artificial colors, preservatives like BHA and BHT, partially hydrogenated oils (PHO), and titanium dioxide, among others. The required warning label must state, "WARNING: This product contains a chemical ingredient that is not recommended for human consumption by the FDA," and its font size must be at least as large as other warning labels on the product, with the language also needing to be available on the retailer's website. However, this requirement does not apply to food not intended for humans, food for restaurant or retail use, products regulated by the USDA's food safety service, drugs, or dietary supplements, and importantly, if federal law specifically addresses the use or safety of a chemical ingredient, that federal law will override this state bill. This legislation is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2192&ga=114