This bill aims to amend the Code of West Virginia regarding the adulteration of pharmaceutical products by introducing new regulations on the use of certain dyes. Specifically, it adds a new provision that classifies any drug as adulterated if it contains any added substances or ingredients that are poisonous or injurious to health, explicitly naming several dyes including FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Blue No. 2, FD&C Green No. 3, FD&C Red No. 3, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 5, and FD&C Yellow No. 6. This addition is intended to enhance consumer safety by prohibiting harmful substances in pharmaceutical products.

Additionally, the bill makes a minor adjustment to the existing language by removing a provision that previously allowed for certain exceptions regarding the dispensing of prescriptions and drugs recognized in the United States Pharmacopoeia. It also clarifies that the amendments made during the 2025 regular session will take effect on January 1, 2028. Overall, the bill seeks to strengthen regulations on pharmaceutical products to protect public health.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-7-2