House Bill 1853, also known as Senate Bill 2423, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, concerning school nutrition. The bill specifically modifies Section 49-6-2308 by removing the specific mention of "Allura Red AC, which is Chemical Abstracts Service registry number 25956-17-6 and also known as Red 40," and replaces it with the broader term "any artificial food dye." This change aims to encompass a wider range of artificial food dyes in the regulation of school nutrition.

The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of the public welfare in addressing school nutrition standards. By broadening the language regarding artificial food dyes, the legislation seeks to enhance the health and safety of food provided in schools across Tennessee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-6-2308