S. 8386 - High-Sugar Beverages Safety Warning Act

• Requires safety warnings on sealed containers of high-sugar beverages (containing 100% or more of FDA's daily value for added sugars) stating "SAFETY WARNING: This beverage contains 100% or more of the FDA's recommended daily intake of added sugar" in bold type on a contrasting background on the principal display panel.

• Mandates warnings on concentrate packaging intended for retail sale and on multipacks of high-sugar beverages on the principal display panel and at least one additional side.

• Requires warnings at point-of-purchase locations (vending machines, beverage dispensing machines, menus, and menu boards) for businesses that are part of a network with three or more stores in New York, stating "SAFETY WARNING: The Food and Drug Administration recommends limiting added sugars to 50 grams per day based on a 2,000 calorie diet."

• Excludes beverages containing 100% natural fruit or vegetable juice with no added sweeteners, dietary aids, infant formula, milk-based beverages, and alcoholic beverages from warning requirements.

• Authorizes the Attorney General and municipal authorities to enforce the law through injunctions and civil penalties of $50 to $500 per violation, with retailers exempt from penalties unless they are the manufacturer or their failure to label was knowing and willful; takes effect one year after enactment.