An Act prohibiting certain food additives in public school meals; and providing for an effective date.

Summary

The bill adds a new provision to Alaska’s school nutrition statutes that forbids any public school meal or snack from containing seven specific color additives approved by the U.S. FDA. It applies to all public schools that serve meals under a nutrition program. The restriction aims to reduce children’s exposure to artificial dyes that have raised health concerns.

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