HB1321

Prohibition on use of certain food additives.

Introduced·1/6/26
Intr Text

Indiana HB1321 prohibits the use of certain food additives in the state.

HB1321 amends the Indiana Code to prohibit the use of specific food additives, including Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Potassium bromate, Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6. The bill makes it illegal to sell, store, distribute, prepare, or manufacture food containing these additives. The state department is authorized to adopt rules to administer this chapter, and the state health commissioner will enforce the provisions. The prohibition takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Public Health Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 6

House

Authored by Representative Hatcher

Jan 6

House

First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health