Do or Dye Act
The Do or Dye Act bans specific artificial food color additives from use in food products. It deems Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, and any substantially similar dyes "unsafe" under federal law, making any food containing them adulterated. This directly affects food manufacturers and producers who currently use these dyes in products like candies, beverages, and processed foods. The bill changes the legal status of these additives, requiring manufacturers to reformulate products to comply with the new ban.
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Jun 2024
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Introduced Jun 11, 2024
Last action Jun 11, 2024
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Jun 11, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Jun 11, 2024
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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