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WV HB2354
Bill
Status
3/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Adam Burkhammer
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AI Summary
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Classifies nine food additives as adulterated and injurious to health, including butylated hydroxyanisole, propylparaben, and seven artificial 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), effective January 1, 2028
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Prohibits the same seven artificial dyes from being used in any meal served in school nutrition programs, effective August 1, 2025
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Exempts sellers from criminal penalties if they sell less than $5,000 per month in aggregate of food containing the banned additives
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Allows schools to sell non-compliant food items at fundraising events if sales occur off school premises or at least 30 minutes after the school day ends
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Maintains existing penalties for knowing violation of adulteration laws: fines up to $500, jail up to one year, or both, plus analysis costs up to $25
Legislative Description
Banning certain products from food in West Virginia
Consumer Protection
Last Action
Approved by Governor 3/24/2025 - Senate Journal
3/24/2025