The proposed bill introduces the Food Safety Act of 2025, which aims to enhance food safety regulations in West Virginia. It specifically prohibits the manufacture, sale, delivery, distribution, holding, or offering for sale of food products intended for human consumption that contain potassium bromate and propylparaben, effective January 1, 2027.

Additionally, the bill establishes civil penalties for violations, allowing the Attorney General, municipal attorneys, or prosecuting attorneys to impose fines of up to $5,000 for a first offense and up to $10,000 for subsequent offenses. The bill clarifies that these penalties do not interfere with other legal rights or remedies available under existing laws, ensuring that the enforcement of this act is cumulative with other legal actions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 19-40-1