What food ingredients are banned in Florida?

Florida bans Red Dye 40, Yellow Dye 5, Yellow Dye 6, Blue Dye 1, Blue Dye 2, Red Dye 3 under Florida SB 1218 (proposed 2025) — bans dyes in school food, taking effect 2028.

When does the Florida food additive ban take effect?

January 2028. Manufacturers have until then to reformulate.

Which products will be affected in Florida?

Common products include Lunchables, Skittles, Froot Loops, Capri Sun. Many have already been reformulated for the EU and Canadian markets.

Is Florida's ban stricter than the FDA?

Yes. The FDA still permits all of these additives nationally. Florida is acting independently based on EU + EFSA evidence the FDA has not yet acted on.

Food ingredients banned in Florida (2028)

Florida bans 6 food additives that remain legal in the rest of the US, under Florida SB 1218 (proposed 2025) — bans dyes in school food. The ban takes effect January 2028. Manufacturers must reformulate products sold in Florida or pull them from shelves.

The 6 banned ingredients

Ingredient	Why it's banned
Red Dye 40	Hyperactivity concerns in children.
Yellow Dye 5	Allergic/hyperactivity concerns.
Yellow Dye 6	Allergic/hyperactivity concerns.
Blue Dye 1	Behavioral concerns.
Blue Dye 2	Animal carcinogen concerns.
Red Dye 3	FDA banned Jan 2025.

Background

Florida SB 1218 was introduced in the 2025 legislative session to ban 6 synthetic dyes from food served in Florida public schools.

Read the full text of Florida SB 1218 (proposed 2025) — bans dyes in school food →

Common products affected

Lunchables
Skittles
Froot Loops
Capri Sun

Scan your pantry today

Find out which products in your home contain Florida-banned ingredients. Free with 5 daily scans.

Scan a product →

Loading…