Pennsylvania HB1132 prohibits unhealthy ultra-processed foods in competitive foods sold in schools.
Pennsylvania HB1132 amends the Public School Code to prohibit the sale or offering of competitive foods containing unhealthy ultra-processed foods on school grounds during the school day. This includes foods with substances like surface-active agents, stabilizers, and emulsifiers. The act defines "unhealthy ultra-processed food" as those not meeting the criteria for "healthy" nutrient content claims. The provisions take effect July 1, 2027.
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