Pennsylvania HB1131 prohibits certain food dyes in competitive foods sold in public schools.

Pennsylvania HB1131 amends the Public School Code to prohibit public schools from selling or offering competitive foods containing specific food dyes during the school day. The prohibited substances include Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6, identified by their CAS numbers. Competitive foods are defined as those offered or sold in competition with reimbursable meals under the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Program. The act will take effect on July 1, 2027.

Pennsylvania HB1131 prohibits certain food dyes in competitive foods sold in public schools.

Pennsylvania HB1131 amends the Public School Code to prohibit public schools from selling or offering competitive foods containing specific food dyes during the school day. The prohibited substances include Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6, identified by their CAS numbers. Competitive foods are defined as those offered or sold in competition with reimbursable meals under the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Program. The act will take effect on July 1, 2027.