Bill
SF 3482
Overview: SF 3482, a bill for an act relating to the sale of foods containing FD&C Yellow No. 5 or 6 to schools, was introduced on May 5, 2025 and referred to the Commerce and Cons
Overview: SF 3482, a bill for an act relating to the sale of foods containing FD&C Yellow No. 5 or 6 to schools, was introduced on May 5, 2025 and referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection committee.
Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this bill is to prohibit the sale of food products containing the artificial food dyes FD&C Yellow No. 5 or 6 to schools, in an effort to promote healthier eating habits and reduce potential health risks for students.
Key Provisions:
- Bans the sale of any food or beverage products containing FD&C Yellow No. 5 or 6 to schools, including public and private K-12 institutions
- Requires food service providers and vendors to disclose the presence of these dyes on product labels and packaging
- Imposes fines and other penalties for non-compliance with the new restrictions
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Students will benefit from reduced exposure to potentially harmful artificial food dyes in their school meals and snacks
- Food manufacturers and distributors that sell products to schools will need to reformulate or find alternative products that do not contain the targeted dyes
- School districts and food service providers will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the new requirements and may need to adjust their procurement practices
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection committee. If passed, the ban on the sale of foods containing FD&C Yellow No. 5 or 6 to schools would likely take effect within 12-18 months to allow time for food suppliers to transition their product offerings.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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