This bill would change the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to declare certain color additives unsafe and to treat foods that contain them as adulterated. The rule would start on January 1, 2027. The bill lists covered additives: Red No. 40; Red No. 3; Yellow No. 5; Yellow No. 6; Blue No. 1; Blue No. 2; Green No. 3; Orange B; Citrus Red 2; titanium dioxide; and any additive substantially similar to those. The bill says these determinations apply even if an additive is currently listed, certified, or exempted under section 721 of the Act.
If this becomes law, foods that bear or contain any covered color additive would be considered "adulterated" under section 402(c) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act beginning January 1, 2027. The bill text does not include details about specific enforcement actions, timelines for product removal, or labeling changes.
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