Food Chemical Bans · Utah
Utah School Food Additive Restriction
HB 402 - enacted in Utah.
- Enacted
- Status
- 2025
- Enacted
- 8
- States with food chemical bans laws
- 55/100
- Utah strictness
The bottom line
Utah School Food Additive Restriction is an enacted law in Utah, part of a still-emerging food chemical bans landscape.
- Enacted
- effective 2025-05-07
- 8
- states have food chemical bans laws
- 8/11
- food chemical bans laws enacted nationally
- 55/100
- Utah strictness score
Data compiled 2026-03-18 from the official Utah legislative record linked below; laws can be amended or repealed after this date.
Regulatory Snapshot: Utah School Food Additive Restriction
Utah School Food Additive Restriction (HB 402) is an enacted law in Utah under the Food Chemical Bans category. It was enacted on 2025-03-15 and becomes effective on 2025-05-07. Utah currently reports 4 tracked regulations with 4 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 55/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch compiled this entry's data on 2026-03-18; consult the linked official source for the current, authoritative text.
Nationally, 8 food chemical bans statutes have been enacted and 3 additional bills remain pending - 8 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Utah within a still-emerging food chemical bans landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in HB 402 itself.
Applicability under Utah School Food Additive Restriction: Public schools in Utah. Penalty exposure is documented as: UT Board of Education compliance. Notable exemptions: Student-brought food..
Summary
Bans nine additives from school food.
Key Requirements
No potassium bromate, propylparaben, Blue 1/2, Green 3, Red 3/40, Yellow 5/6 in school food.
Penalties
UT Board of Education compliance.
Applicability
Public schools in Utah.
Exemptions
Student-brought food.
Official Source
https://le.utah.gov/~2025/bills/static/HB0402.htmlHow Utah compares on food chemical bans
8 states regulate food chemical bans - Utah ranks #7 by overall regulatory strictness. Bar = state strictness score (0–100).
| # | State | Strictness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 100 |
| 2 | Texas | 69 |
| 3 | Illinois | 62 |
| 4 | New York | 62 |
| 5 | Delaware | 59 |
| 6 | Virginia | 59 |
| 7 | Utah (this state) | 55 |
| 8 | Tennessee | 31 |
| 9 | Arizona | 28 |
| 10 | Louisiana | 28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have food chemical bans regulations?
As of the last verification, 8 states have enacted food chemical bans regulations, with 3 additional bills pending across other states. Utah is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all food chemical bans regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Utah School Food Additive Restriction enacted?
Utah School Food Additive Restriction was enacted on 2025-03-15 and became effective on 2025-05-07. It was introduced as HB 402.
What are the penalties for violating Utah School Food Additive Restriction?
UT Board of Education compliance. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Utah School Food Additive Restriction apply to small businesses?
Public schools in Utah. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does Utah compare to other states on food chemical bans?
Utah has a regulatory strictness score of 55/100, based on 4 enacted regulations out of 4 tracked. Nationally, 8 states have enacted food chemical bans laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Utah School Food Additive Restriction?
The official text of Utah School Food Additive Restriction (HB 402) is available from the Utah legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
Regulation Guides
Plain-language guides to help you understand the broader regulatory landscape.
Explore Regulations
Disclaimer: This summary is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Regulation details may have changed since this data was compiled (2026-03-18). Always consult official sources and qualified legal counsel for compliance guidance.
More Utah Regulations
The bottom line
This law is already in force - here's what matters for food chemical bans compliance.
- Utah School Food Additive Restriction is enacted in Utah, effective 2025-05-07. Official source
- 8 states now regulate food chemical bans; Utah ranks #7 by strictness - compare requirements before you operate across state lines. Compare states
- See every regulation Utah tracks across all five policy areas. Utah profile
Summaries are general information, not legal advice; always confirm against the official statute and qualified counsel.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Related
Verify with the official Utah source →
Every figure on PlainRegWatch is rendered directly from state source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal and state source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.