Ban Harmful Food Dyes Act

This bill proposes to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by establishing new regulations for certain color additives in food. Its primary purpose is to deem specific color additives unsafe for use in or on food, thereby classifying any food containing them as adulterated. Beginning January 1, 2027, the legislation mandates that a list of "covered color additives" will no longer be permitted in food products. This list includes widely used dyes such as Red No. 40 , Yellow No. 5 , Blue No. 1 , and Titanium Dioxide , along with several others. The bill ensures that any food product found to contain these specified additives after the effective date will be considered in violation of federal food safety standards.