^ HR-5027 (Rep Grace Meng – D – NY): Ban Harmful Food Dyes Act
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Legislation Details
Bill Name: Ban Harmful Food Dyes Act
Bill Number: HR-5027
Bill Author(s): Representative Grace Meng
Legislative Session / Year: 2025
State: Federal
AVFCA Position: Support
Bill Synopsis: This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to declare specific color additives - including 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 - unsafe for use in food. Any food that contains or bears these additives will be considered adulterated under this Act.
LegInfo Bill Link: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5027/text
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Effective Date if Passed: 01/01/2027
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08/22/2025: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
08/22/2025: Introduced in House
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