Banning certain dyes from pharmaceutical products

HB 4392 bans specific dyes (FD&C Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2, Green No. 3, Red No. 3, Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, and Yellow No. 6) from being added to pharmaceutical products in West Virginia. This amendment to the state's drug adulteration law makes products containing these dyes legally "adulterated" if sold under recognized names. The bill directly affects pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors who currently use these dyes in medications. The ban will take effect January 1, 2028, if passed.