SB698

SB698 amends West Virginia's definition of adulterated food and drugs to allow specific food colorings in dietary supplements.

SB698 amends the West Virginia Code to redefine what constitutes adulteration of food and drugs. It allows the use of specific food colorings in dietary supplements, including FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Blue No. 2, FD&C Green No. 3, FD&C Red No. 3, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 5, and FD&C Yellow No. 6, in accordance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The bill specifies conditions under which food and drugs are considered adulterated, such as when they contain harmful substances or are falsely labeled. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2028.