The bill H.260 aims to enhance food safety in Vermont by prohibiting the manufacture, sale, delivery, or distribution of food products containing specific harmful substances. These substances include brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and red dye no. 3. The bill introduces a new section, 18 V.S.A. 4032, which defines food products and outlines the restrictions that will take effect on January 1, 2027.

Additionally, the bill grants the Attorney General the authority to enforce these prohibitions by bringing actions in court for injunctive relief and imposing civil penalties on violators, with fines of up to $5,000 for a first offense and $10,000 for subsequent violations. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, allowing time for compliance before the restrictions are enforced.