NYC Council Introduction 792

intro.nyc/0792-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Prohibited synthetic food dyes in food purchased by city agencies.
Status: Committee Committee on Contracts
Sponsored by Frank Morano
Introduced: March 26, 2026

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.