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NY S01239
Bill
Status
6/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brian Kavanagh
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AI Summary
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Bans the manufacture, sale, and distribution of foods containing FD&C Red No. 3, potassium bromate, and propylparaben for human consumption, effective one year after the law takes effect
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Prohibits public schools from selling foods or beverages containing seven synthetic color additives (Red No. 3, Red No. 40, Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2, Green No. 3, Yellow No. 5, and Yellow No. 6), with exceptions for off-campus sales or sales occurring at least 30 minutes after the school day ends
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Requires companies using "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS) substances in food to submit detailed reports to the Commissioner of Agriculture, including safety data, manufacturing methods, dietary exposure estimates, and the basis for their GRAS determination
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Creates a publicly searchable online database where GRAS substance reports must be published, with provisions to redact trade secrets while keeping safety data transparent
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Exempts small businesses with 10 or fewer employees from GRAS reporting requirements, and allows retail stores meeting certain criteria to sell existing non-compliant inventory until expiration dates or up to three years after the law takes effect
Legislative Description
Enacts the "food safety and chemical disclosure act"; prohibits certain food additives and food color additives; provides that in an action to enforce compliance, the recognition by the federal food and drug administration of any of these substances as safe may not be alleged as a defense; establishes requirements for the reporting of GRAS (generally recognized as safe) substances.
Last Action
referred to agriculture
2/5/2026