Pennsylvania SB820 amends food protection laws to prohibit certain harmful food additives and require disclosure of "Generally Recognized as Safe".
Pennsylvania SB820 amends Title 3 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to address poisonous or deleterious substances and tolerances in food products. The bill aims to prohibit the use of certain harmful substances as food additives or color additives in food manufacturing and distribution. It also requires companies to disclose their "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) food ingredients to the public. Specific additives deemed unsafe include brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, and others listed in the bill. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2027.
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