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I118th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8687IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 11, 2024Mrs. Luna (for herself and Mr. Moylan) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem adulterated food containing certain color additives, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Do or Dye Act.

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Food containing certain color additives deemed adulterated

(a)

In general

Notwithstanding the listing and certification (or exemption in effect with respect to such certification) of any covered color additive pursuant to section 721 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 379e), effective beginning on the date of this Act—(1)a covered color additive is deemed unsafe for use in or on food within the meaning of subsection (a) of such section; and(2)a food that is, or it bears or contains, such a color additive is adulterated within the meaning of section 402(c) of such Act (21 U.S.C. 342(c)). (b)

Covered color additive

In this Act, the term covered color additive means the following color additives (as such term is defined in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321)):(1)Red No. 40.(2)Yellow No. 5.(3)Yellow No. 6.(4)Any additive that is substantially similar to the additives specified in paragraphs (1) through (4).