New York
Use this page to understand food-additive laws tracked in New York: what is restricted, what may still be available with warnings, when future rules take effect, and where each rule applies.
What changes next?
Key restrictions take effect on
No fixed date
No upcoming effective date listed
The next change depends on pending bills or active rulemaking, so there is no single fixed date yet.
Can I buy or consume this now?
Most tracked restrictions here are enacted but not fully in force yet.
Some warning, disclosure, or future compliance requirements may apply.
How to read this page
Ban / restriction
means the product may be limited or unavailable after the effective date.
Warning active
means products may still be available but require disclosure.
Future date
means the law exists but the main compliance date has not arrived.
At a glance
What changes next?
The next change depends on pending bills or active rulemaking, so there is no single fixed date yet.
Where does it apply?
The tracked rules here touch all food.
Can I buy or consume this now?
Most tracked restrictions here are enacted but not fully in force yet.
Current actions
3
Tracked additives
3
Next key date
No fixed date
Current actions
| Item / category | Status | Applies to | Effective date | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erythrosine (Red 3; FD&C Red No. 3) | Warning or disclosure lawPending | All food | Not listed | New York A1556G/S1239F, the Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act, passed both legislative chambers in April 2026 and awaits Governor action. The bill would prohibit food products containing FD&C Red No. 3, potassium bromate, or propylparaben and would add disclosure requirements for non-notified GRAS substances. Source: New York A1556G/S1239F Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act (2025-2026 session) |
| Propyl paraben | Warning or disclosure lawPending | All food | Not listed | New York A1556G/S1239F, the Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act, passed both legislative chambers in April 2026 and awaits Governor action. The bill would prohibit food products containing FD&C Red No. 3, potassium bromate, or propylparaben and would add disclosure requirements for non-notified GRAS substances. Source: New York A1556G/S1239F Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act (2025-2026 session) |
| Saccharin | School restrictionRulemaking or definitions pending | All food | Not listed | Introduced/active bill text reviewed for 'saccharin' and CAS 81-07-2: not found. Treat as evolving policy context only. Source: New York State Senate Bill S1239A (2025–2026 session) — amendment A (bill text page) |
Erythrosine (Red 3; FD&C Red No. 3)
- Applies to
- All food
- Effective date
- Not listed
- Summary
- New York A1556G/S1239F, the Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act, passed both legislative chambers in April 2026 and awaits Governor action. The bill would prohibit food products containing FD&C Red No. 3, potassium bromate, or propylparaben and would add disclosure requirements for non-notified GRAS substances.
Propyl paraben
- Applies to
- All food
- Effective date
- Not listed
- Summary
- New York A1556G/S1239F, the Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act, passed both legislative chambers in April 2026 and awaits Governor action. The bill would prohibit food products containing FD&C Red No. 3, potassium bromate, or propylparaben and would add disclosure requirements for non-notified GRAS substances.
Saccharin
- Applies to
- All food
- Effective date
- Not listed
- Summary
- Introduced/active bill text reviewed for 'saccharin' and CAS 81-07-2: not found. Treat as evolving policy context only.
Affected additives and categories
Ingredients, additives, or food categories connected to this state’s tracked laws.
Legislation timeline
Key dates, plainly explained so you can plan with confidence.
Earlier policy movement
New York A1556G/S1239F passes both chambers and awaits Governor action
Passed chamberErythrosine (Red 3; FD&C Red No. 3) · New York
Sources
Primary laws and official guidance that inform these updates.