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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 10936
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
October 29, 2026
Ms. Mace introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
A BILL
To deem as unsafe covered color additives, and for other purposes.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Eliminating Dangerous Color Additives Act
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Prohibition on covered color additives
Prohibition
Beginning on the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall deem as unsafe for use in or on food, drugs, devices, or cosmetics within the meaning of section 721(a) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 379e(a)) any covered color additive.
Covered color additive defined
In this section, the term covered color additive means—
a color additive subject to certification under part 74 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act); and
a certified color additive lake described in part 82.51 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act).
Report to Congress
Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report describing—
the status of industry reformulation efforts to address the changes made by this Act;
the regulations implemented or changed by the Secretary to comply with this Act; and
any recommendations for additional congressional action.