West Virginia will begin banning certain synthetic dyes and additives used in foods sold in the state, a bill that marks the most comprehensive effort to regulate food ingredients at the state level.
Republican state Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed the 2354 bill on Monday that would impose a ban in stratified manner.
Starting August 1, seven different artificial food dyes are no longer allowed to be used in school lunches. Starting January 1, 2028, no food sold in the state will allow the same food dye and two other food preservatives.
Red dye No. 3, Red dye No. 40, Yellow dye No. 5, Yellow dye No. 6, Yellow dye No. 1, Blue dye No. 2 and 3 green dyes will be prohibited School lunch Starting in August. Starting from 2028, the use of the same food dyes will be banned, plus butylated hydroxyamino and propionyl glycoprotein solvents and propionate glycoproteinase.
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Several states have introduced or passed similar bills, but West Virginia in any state marks the widest and widest action on the issue by any state. Supporters of the West Virginia bill show that the move will help improve health, especially for children, but those who oppose the matter believe the move will lead to higher food prices.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed the House Bill of 2354, which would implement the ban in stratified manner. (Getty Images/Fox News)
“West Virginia “That’s why there is no better place to lead the U.S. health mission again to make the U.S. health mission again,” Morrisey said after signing the new bill. “By eliminating harmful chemicals in food, we are taking steps to improve the health of our residents and protect our children from the major health and challenges of major health and learning challenges. ”
Morrisey also thanks for health and public services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The Trump administration “helps us launch this campaign here in West Virginia.”
Earlier this month, Kennedy directed FDA officials to explore potential changes in its “usually considered safe (GRAS) standards” standards that apply regulatory classifications to substances added to food. Kennedy has long been a supporter of food safety and said he wanted to increase “radical transparency” on the issue as HHS secretary.
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“We want dyes in food,” Kennedy Tell Fox News Earlier this month.
This question is not Republicans either. January, before President Joe Biden, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Revoked its authorization Consumer advocates under pressure from red dye No. 3.
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But American Beverage, a national leading national trade organization representing the top non-alcoholic beverage companies in the United States, said the new West Virginia bill would significantly limit consumer choices, raise grocery prices, impact jobs and impose new costs on businesses.
American Beverage says the new West Virginia bill will significantly limit consumer choices and increase grocery prices. (iStock)
“We want to really understand the impact of this radical ban, which will hurt West Virginians, including consumers, workers and Overall economy, “All ingredients that have proven to be safe,” said Meridith Potter, senior vice president of beverages at the U.S.
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“West Virginians deserve choice, information and facts, not fear,” Porter added. “The fact is that the bill will get choices from West Virginians by canceling products in almost every aisle in the grocery store.”
Fox News Digital contacted the White House but did not receive a timely response from the publication.
