Local law · Int 0792-2026
Prohibited synthetic food dyes in food purchased by city agencies
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibited synthetic food dyes in food purchased by city agencies
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New York City Council
Summary
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.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Contracts
Cosponsors
Farah N. Louis, James F. Gennaro and 3 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic3
- Republican2
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Full history
- Mar 26, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Mar 26, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Contracts
NYC Council