Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to promote consumer safety by prohibiting the sale of food products containing certain artificial dyes within the state of Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• The bill targets the commerce sector, specifically focusing on the sale and distribution of food products.
• It prohibits the sale, offering for sale, or distribution of food products containing specific artificial dyes.
• The artificial dyes covered under this prohibition include Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Green 3.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill introduces new regulations within the Minnesota Statutes that focus on restricting the presence of specific artificial dyes in the food supply.
• If passed, sellers in Minnesota will need to ensure their food products do not contain any of the specified artificial dyes to remain compliant with state law.

Relevant Terms: artificial dyes, Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, food safety, food regulation.