An Act prohibiting harmful food dyes in competitive school foods
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill prohibits the sale and provision of foods containing artificial food dyes in competitive school foods. Competitive school foods are foods sold to students outside of the regular school lunch program. The goal is to reduce potential health concerns associated with these dyes, particularly for children. This legislation aims to improve the nutritional options available to students in schools.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the sale and provision of foods containing artificial food dyes in competitive school foods.
- Defines ‘competitive school foods’ as foods sold to students outside the regular school lunch program.
- Requires schools to remove or replace foods containing these dyes.
- The bill directs the Department of Public Health to develop guidelines for identifying and removing harmful food dyes.
- The bill establishes a process for schools to report compliance.
Who is affected
- Students in Massachusetts public schools
- School food service staff
- School administrators
- The Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a restriction on the types of foods offered in school environments.
- It focuses specifically on artificial food dyes, a common concern regarding children's health.
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Sponsors
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12 on record
Primary sponsor
Joseph D. McKenna
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Joseph D. McKenna
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