2025 Regular Session
HB 2654
To create the Food Safety Act
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
House Bill 2654 creates the Food Safety Act of 2025 in West Virginia, aiming to protect consumers by prohibiting the sale of food products containing potassium bromate and propylparaben. The bill establishes civil penalties for businesses that violate these restrictions. It intends to ensure food safety standards within the state.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the sale of food products containing potassium bromate.
- Prohibits the sale of food products containing propylparaben.
- Establishes civil penalties of up to $5,000 for a first violation.
- Increases civil penalties to up to $10,000 for subsequent violations.
- The penalties are enforced by the Attorney General, municipal attorneys, or prosecuting attorneys.
- The Act takes effect on January 1, 2027.
Who is affected
- Food Manufacturers
- Food Distributors
- Food Retailers
- Consumers
- West Virginia State Government
Notable changes
- Introduces a new set of restrictions on food additives.
- Establishes a system of civil penalties for violations.
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