Alaska SB187 bans specific food dyes in public school meals to promote healthier eating.

The Alaska SB187 bill prohibits public schools from serving foods or beverages containing certain color additives in their nutrition or meal programs. These banned additives include red dye 3, red dye 40, yellow dye 5, yellow dye 6, blue dye 1, blue dye 2, and green dye 3. The bill aims to improve the health of students by eliminating these potentially harmful food dyes from school meals. The prohibition takes effect on July 1, 2025.

Alaska SB187 bans specific food dyes in public school meals to promote healthier eating.

The Alaska SB187 bill prohibits public schools from serving foods or beverages containing certain color additives in their nutrition or meal programs. These banned additives include red dye 3, red dye 40, yellow dye 5, yellow dye 6, blue dye 1, blue dye 2, and green dye 3. The bill aims to improve the health of students by eliminating these potentially harmful food dyes from school meals. The prohibition takes effect on July 1, 2025.