Indiana HB1376 prohibits the sale, storage, distribution, and preparation of food containing certain additives.

Indiana HB1376 amends the Indiana Code to prohibit the sale, storage, distribution, and preparation of food containing specific additives. These prohibited food additives include Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), Red 40, Titanium dioxide, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6. The state department is authorized to adopt rules to administer this chapter, and the state health commissioner is responsible for enforcing the provisions. A reckless violation of this chapter is classified as a Class B misdemeanor. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2026.

Indiana HB1376 prohibits the sale, storage, distribution, and preparation of food containing certain additives.

Indiana HB1376 amends the Indiana Code to prohibit the sale, storage, distribution, and preparation of food containing specific additives. These prohibited food additives include Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), Red 40, Titanium dioxide, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6. The state department is authorized to adopt rules to administer this chapter, and the state health commissioner is responsible for enforcing the provisions. A reckless violation of this chapter is classified as a Class B misdemeanor. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2026.