Question 1

What food ingredients are banned in Washington?

Accepted Answer

Washington bans Red Dye 3, Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO), Potassium Bromate, Propylparaben under Washington HB 1086 (proposed) — bans Red 3, BVO, potassium bromate, propylparaben, taking effect 2027.

Question 2

When does the Washington food additive ban take effect?

Accepted Answer

January 2027. Manufacturers have until then to reformulate.

Question 3

Which products will be affected in Washington?

Accepted Answer

Common products include Peeps, Maraschino cherries, Conventional white bread. Many have already been reformulated for the EU and Canadian markets.

Question 4

Is Washington's ban stricter than the FDA?

Accepted Answer

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

Ingredient	Why it's banned
Red Dye 3	FDA banned in food nationally Jan 2025.
Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO)	FDA revoked GRAS status Aug 2024.
Potassium Bromate	IARC Group 2B possible carcinogen.
Propylparaben	Endocrine disruptor concerns.

Food ingredients banned in Washington (2027)

The 4 banned ingredients

Background

Common products affected

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