The Protecting Utility and Resources for Enhanced Living, Improved Food, and Environment Act proposes significant amendments to existing laws concerning food dyes, additives, and chemicals. Key provisions include the prohibition of intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in various products, the banning of specific food dyes such as Red dye 3 and Yellow dye 5, and restrictions on the release of substances into the atmosphere for weather modification. The bill also revises the legal framework governing fluoride use, establishing penalties for violations, including fines and potential imprisonment. It introduces new sections to the Revised Code that define and regulate consumer products, cleaning products, and food packaging, classifying food as adulterated if it contains certain harmful substances or dyes.

Starting January 1, 2027, manufacturers will be prohibited from selling products containing PFAS, with restrictions expanding in 2028 to include a wider range of items. By January 1, 2032, no PFAS-containing product can be sold unless deemed unavoidable by the director of environmental protection. Manufacturers must provide detailed information about PFAS in their products, with significant changes reported within thirty days. The director can waive certain reporting requirements and enter agreements with other states for information sharing. Violations may incur civil penalties of up to fifteen thousand dollars per violation. The bill also amends existing laws regarding fluoride content in public water systems, allowing for its addition under specific conditions.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3704.99, 6109.20