Ban Synthetic Food Dyes in City-Purchased Food
In committee as of Jun 17, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.
✦ Plain-Language Summary
This bill would prohibit NYC agencies from buying food and drinks that contain certain artificial dyes like Red Dye 40 and Yellow Dyes 5 and 6. This means school meals, food at senior centers, and other city-provided food would be free of these petroleum-based colorings.
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Details
- Introduced
- Mar 26, 2026
- Body
- Committee on Contracts
- Type
- Introduction
- Status
- Committee
Sponsors (4)
Official Description
This bill would require New York City (“City”) agencies to purchase food and beverages that do not contain certain petroleum-based synthetic food dyes, including, but not limited to, Red Dye 40, Yellow Dye 5, Yellow Dye 6, or other food dyes as determined by the City Chief Procurement Officer, in consultation with the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Food Policy.