North Carolina H440 classifies foods with vaccines as drugs and bans harmful food additives.

North Carolina H440 classifies foods containing vaccines as drugs and prohibits the sale of foods with certain harmful additives. The bill amends the definition of "drug" to include foods with vaccine material. It also bans the sale of foods containing brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Green 3. Violators face civil penalties of up to $5,000 for a first offense and $10,000 for subsequent offenses. The provisions become effective January 1, 2027.

North Carolina H440 classifies foods with vaccines as drugs and bans harmful food additives.

North Carolina H440 classifies foods containing vaccines as drugs and prohibits the sale of foods with certain harmful additives. The bill amends the definition of "drug" to include foods with vaccine material. It also bans the sale of foods containing brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Green 3. Violators face civil penalties of up to $5,000 for a first offense and $10,000 for subsequent offenses. The provisions become effective January 1, 2027.