Michigan Bill: HB 5069

Bill Summary

Michigan HB5069 amends the state Food Law to prohibit the sale or distribution of food products containing brominated vegetable oil, propylparaben, or five artificial dyes (Red 40, Green 3, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Yellow 6), effective January 1, 2029, unless the federal government bans these substances before that date. The bill applies to all food and drink products sold in Michigan. This legislation represents a significant step toward aligning Michigan's food safety standards with those of numerous other countries that have already restricted or banned these additives. The law gives manufacturers a reasonable implementation timeline to reformulate products and source alternative ingredients.

Why It Matters to MAHA

MAHA strongly supports this bill because it directly advances health freedom by removing harmful synthetic additives from the food supply without government overreach into personal choice. These substances—brominated vegetable oil, propylparaben, and synthetic dyes—have been restricted or banned in the European Union, United Kingdom, and other developed nations, yet remain legal in the United States despite growing evidence of health concerns. By empowering Michigan consumers to purchase genuinely safe food, this legislation increases transparency and gives patients the information and assurance they need to make autonomous health decisions. The bill respects manufacturer flexibility through a phased implementation while protecting public health from unnecessary chemical exposure.