Alaska2026Passed Legislature

SB187

Alaska Law Banning Certain Food Dyes in School Meals

Last scannedSep 12, 2026, 4:46 AM

In one sentence

This law stops public schools from serving breakfast or lunch items that contain seven specific artificial food dyes starting on January 1, 2028.

Prohibits public schools from serving foods with certain color additives during school meals.
Lists seven banned dyes including Red Dye No. 3, Red Dye No. 40, Yellow Dye No. 5, and others.
Applies only to breakfast or lunch provided by the school to enrolled students on a school day.
Sets an effective date of January 1, 2028.

The law does not say what happens if a school breaks this rule.
It only covers meals served during the school day, not snacks or food sold outside of meal programs.
The text lists specific dyes by name and number but does not explain why these were chosen.

Plain language

Food additives: Substances added to food, such as color dyes.
Certified by the FDA: Approved and listed by the United States Food and Drug Administration for use in foods under 21 U.S.C. 379e.

Official record

Validated

SCHOOL NUTRITION/MEAL: PROHIBIT FOOD DYES An Act prohibiting certain food additives in public school meals; and providing for an effective date.

Official activity