HR 5027
Ban Harmful Food Dyes Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 2:41 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Ban Harmful Food Dyes Act, aims to remove six artificial food dyes – Red No. 40, Red No. 3, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, Blue No. 1, and Blue No. 2 – from food products. It designates these dyes as adulterated, meaning they cannot be used in or on food starting January 1, 2027. The bill also includes titanium dioxide and other ‘substantially similar’ additives on the list of prohibited colors. This legislation seeks to protect consumers from potential health risks associated with these dyes.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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