To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem adulterated food containing certain color additives, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires bans 11 specific synthetic food color additives (Red 40, Red 3, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Orange B, Citrus Red 2, Red 3, and Titanium Dioxide) by statutorily deeming them unsafe under. It relies on product standards and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Trade and Agriculture.
Who Benefits and How
Natural and plant-based food coloring manufacturers could gain revenue opportunities and Organic and natural food producers could face fewer barriers.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Synthetic food color additive manufacturers and suppliers could lose revenue opportunities, Food and beverage manufacturers using synthetic color additives would take on compliance duties, and Snack food manufacturers would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires bans 11 specific synthetic food color additives (Red 40, Red 3, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Orange B, Citrus Red 2, Red 3, and Titanium Dioxide) by statutorily deeming them unsafe under...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires bans 11 specific synthetic food color additives (Red 40, Red 3, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Orange B, Citrus Red 2, Red 3, and Titanium Dioxide) by statutorily deeming them unsafe under.
Key Policy Areas
Trade, Agriculture
Primary Purpose
The bill requires bans 11 specific synthetic food color additives (Red 40, Red 3, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Orange B, Citrus Red 2, Red 3, and Titanium Dioxide) by statutorily deeming them unsafe under.
Policy Domains
Entire Act
Identified Gains
- Natural and plant-based food coloring manufacturers
- Organic and natural food producers
Identified Costs
- Synthetic food color additive manufacturers and suppliers
- Food and beverage manufacturers using synthetic color additives
- Snack food manufacturers
- Candy and confectionery manufacturers
- Cereal manufacturers
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Meng introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Bakery and baked goods manufacturers, Beverage manufacturers (including soft drinks), Candy and confectionery manufacturers
Food and beverage manufacturers using synthetic color additives, Natural and plant-based food coloring manufacturers, Organic and natural food producers
Positive-direction: Natural and plant-based food coloring manufacturers, Organic and natural food producers
Negative-direction: Food and beverage manufacturers using synthetic color additives, Snack food manufacturers
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "fda"
- → Food and Drug Administration (implicit, enforces Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act)
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Means the following color additives: Red No. 40 (CAS 25956-17-6), Red No. 3 (CAS 16423-68-0), Yellow No. 5 (CAS 1934-21-0), Yellow No. 6 (CAS 2783-94-0), Blue No. 1 (CAS 3844-45-9), Blue No. 2 (CAS 860-22-0), Green No. 3 (CAS 2353-45-9), Orange B (CAS 15139-76-1), Citrus Red 2 (CAS 6358-53-8), Red 3 (CAS 16423-68-0), Titanium Dioxide, and any additive that is substantially similar to these specified additives
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