This bill amends Section 1-1109 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to adulterated foods. The amendments include a reorganization of the language and the addition of a new subsection that specifically prohibits the use of certain food dyes deemed unsafe. The newly identified unsafe food additives include red dye 3, red dye 40, yellow dye 5, yellow dye 6, blue dye 1, and blue dye 2. The bill also updates statutory references and clarifies the definitions of adulterated food by restructuring the existing clauses.
The effective date for this legislation is set for November 1, 2025. The changes aim to enhance food safety regulations by explicitly banning specific food dyes that may pose health risks, thereby ensuring that food products in Oklahoma are safer for consumers.