SB 466
Defining drugs as adulterated when they contain specified food dyes and additives
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- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill amends West Virginia law to define certain drugs as adulterated if they contain specific food dyes and additives, 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. The bill expands the definition of adulteration to include these additives when present in drugs. This change aims to ensure drug products meet established quality standards.
Key provisions
- Defines drugs as adulterated if they contain specified food dyes and additives.
- Specifically lists prohibited additives: 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.
- Applies to drugs sold under recognized names or those found in other pharmacopoeias.
- Expands the definition of adulteration to include additives that are poisonous or injurious to health.
- The changes will take effect on January 1, 2028.
Who is affected
- Pharmaceutical manufacturers
- Drug distributors
- Prescribers
- Pharmacists
- Patients
Notable changes
- Adds specific food dyes and additives to the list of substances that render a drug adulterated.
- Clarifies that the definition of adulteration applies to drugs sold under recognized or unrecognized names.
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