IndianaIndiana proposal would bar eight additives in food sales and preparation
If enacted, Indiana would bar people from selling, storing, or distributing food with eight listed additives, using them in food preparation, or making them, starting July 1, 2026.
What it does
In Indiana, people could not sell, store, or distribute food containing any of eight listed additives. They also could not use those additives to prepare food or manufacture them.
Anyone who recklessly breaks these rules would commit a Class B misdemeanor.
Argument forPeople seeking to avoid these additives could have fewer foods containing them sold or distributed in Indiana.
Argument againstPeople who recklessly break the rules could face a criminal misdemeanor, including for food handling or additive manufacturing.
More detail
In Indiana, a person would be barred from selling, storing, or distributing food with a listed additive, using one to prepare food, or manufacturing one. The rule covers actions in Indiana involving food or drink for people, chewing gum, and items used as food components. The eight listed additives are Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, potassium bromate, Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6. If enacted, the chapter would take effect July 1, 2026.
A person who recklessly violates the chapter would commit a Class B misdemeanor. This applies to people subject to the chapter's food additive rules in Indiana. The offense requires reckless conduct. If enacted, the chapter would take effect July 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 6Authored by Representative HatcherLatest
- Jan 6First reading: referred to Committee on Public HealthIntroduced
HealthcarePublic Safety