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H.R. 10936 · 119th Congress

Eliminating Dangerous Color Additives Act

In committee250 words Introduced Oct 29, 2026 · Latest action Oct 29, 2026

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H.R. 10936 · Introduced in House · Oct 29, 2026

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the Eliminating Dangerous Color Additives Act .

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON COVERED COLOR ADDITIVES.

(a) Prohibition. Beginning on the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall deem as unsafe for use in or on food, drugs, devices, or cosmetics within the meaning of section 721(a) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 379e(a) ) any covered color additive.

(b) Covered color additive defined. In this section, the term covered color additive means— (1) a color additive subject to certification under part 74 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act); and (2) a certified color additive lake described in part 82.51 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act).

SEC. 3. REPORT TO CONGRESS.

Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report describing— (1) the status of industry reformulation efforts to address the changes made by this Act; (2) the regulations implemented or changed by the Secretary to comply with this Act; and (3) any recommendations for additional congressional action.

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  1. Oct 29, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  2. Oct 29, 2026Introduced in House