SB820

In food protection, further providing for poisonous or deleterious substances and tolerances.

Introduced·6/3/25
Introduced Text

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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Where it stands

Current
Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jun 3, 2025

Senate

Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs