HI SB791

Prohibits six synthetic food dye additives from being served in school meals at Hawaii Department of Education and charter schools: Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6

Each prohibited dye is identified by its Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) number for precise identification

Follows California's recent legislation banning the same six food dyes in school meals, citing health concerns particularly for adolescents

References National Library of Medicine publications on food dye toxicology as evidence of health risks

Takes effect July 1, 2025