Senate Bill No. 4 introduces new regulations regarding the use of specific substances in food products and food additives in Oklahoma. Effective January 15, 2027, the bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of food products containing certain harmful substances, including aspartame, various dyes, and other additives. Additionally, for substances used to reformulate ingestible drugs, the prohibition will take effect on January 18, 2028. The bill mandates that any entity involved in the production or sale of these products must disclose the presence of these ingredients on product labels, websites, or via QR codes, ensuring consumers are adequately informed.

The bill also empowers the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry to enforce compliance through administrative penalties for violations, which can amount to $5,000 for subsequent offenses. The penalties collected will be directed to the State Department of Agriculture Revolving Fund, specifically for the Oklahoma Farm to School Program Act. Furthermore, the State Board of Agriculture is tasked with creating necessary rules to implement these provisions. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.