Food dyes; adulterated foods; statutory references; effective date.

HB 1264 prohibits the use of six specific food dyes - red dye 3, red dye 40, yellow dye 5, yellow dye 6, blue dye 1, and blue dye 2 - in food products sold in Oklahoma. The bill amends Oklahoma’s food safety statute to classify these dyes as unsafe additives, making any food containing them adulterated under state law. This directly affects food manufacturers, processors, and retailers who produce or sell products containing these dyes. The law takes effect on November 1, 2025.