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WV HB2354

Bill

Status

Passed

3/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Adam Burkhammer

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Prohibits the same seven artificial dyes from being used in any meal served in school nutrition programs, effective August 1, 2025

  • Exempts sellers from criminal penalties if they sell less than $5,000 per month in aggregate of food containing the banned additives

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources2/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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