Bans Three Food Preservatives in Sales
HR10913-119 · Introduced Oct 26, 2026
Why it matters
Food makers would have to remove these three preservatives from products sold across state lines. Shoppers may see different ingredients in packaged foods once the rule takes effect.
What it does
- Makes food with any amount of BHA, BHT, or TBHQ count as adulterated
- Applies to food shipped across state lines two years after enactment
- Requires FDA rules within two years to carry out the change
- Requires a report to Congress within three years on the change and substitutes
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About this bill
Would make food with any amount of BHA, BHT, or TBHQ illegal to sell across state lines, starting two years after enactment. The FDA would write the rules and report to Congress within three years.
Eliminating Dangerous Preservatives Act
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Some health groups would likely say these preservatives should not be in food at all. They may argue the change protects people from possible long-term harm.
💬 The case against
Some food companies would likely say removing these preservatives could make food spoil faster. They may also say the two-year timeline is too short to change recipes.
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