Food Chemical Bans · Illinois
Illinois Food Additive Prohibition
SB 93 - pending in Illinois.
- Pending
- Status
- 8
- States with food chemical bans laws
- 62/100
- Illinois strictness
The bottom line
Illinois Food Additive Prohibition is a pending bill in Illinois, part of a still-emerging food chemical bans landscape.
- Pending
- current status
- 8
- states have food chemical bans laws
- 8/11
- food chemical bans laws enacted nationally
- 62/100
- Illinois strictness score
Data compiled 2026-03-18 from the official Illinois legislative record linked below; laws can be amended or repealed after this date.
Regulatory Snapshot: Illinois Food Additive Prohibition
Illinois Food Additive Prohibition (SB 93) is a pending bill in Illinois under the Food Chemical Bans category. It is moving through the legislative process. Illinois currently reports 9 tracked regulations with 8 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 62/100 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 Illinois within a still-emerging food chemical bans landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in SB 93 itself.
Applicability under Illinois Food Additive Prohibition: All food sold in Illinois. Penalty exposure is documented as: TBD. Notable exemptions: TBD..
Summary
Proposed ban on potassium bromate and propylparaben.
Key Requirements
Would ban potassium bromate and propylparaben from food.
Penalties
TBD.
Applicability
All food sold in Illinois.
Exemptions
TBD.
How Illinois compares on food chemical bans
8 states regulate food chemical bans - Illinois ranks #3 by overall regulatory strictness. Bar = state strictness score (0–100).
| # | State | Strictness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 100 |
| 2 | Texas | 69 |
| 3 | Illinois (this state) | 62 |
| 4 | New York | 62 |
| 5 | Delaware | 59 |
| 6 | Virginia | 59 |
| 7 | Utah | 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. Illinois is among the states that is considering such legislation. Browse all food chemical bans regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Illinois Food Additive Prohibition introduced?
Illinois Food Additive Prohibition is currently pending in Illinois. It was introduced as SB 93. Check back for updates on its progress through the legislative process.
What are the penalties for violating Illinois Food Additive Prohibition?
TBD. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Illinois Food Additive Prohibition apply to small businesses?
All food sold in Illinois. 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 Illinois compare to other states on food chemical bans?
Illinois has a regulatory strictness score of 62/100, based on 8 enacted regulations out of 9 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 Illinois Food Additive Prohibition?
The official text of Illinois Food Additive Prohibition (SB 93) is available from the Illinois legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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The bottom line
This bill is still moving - here's what matters for food chemical bans compliance.
- Illinois Food Additive Prohibition is pending in Illinois. Official source
- 8 states now regulate food chemical bans; Illinois ranks #3 by strictness - compare requirements before you operate across state lines. Compare states
- See every regulation Illinois tracks across all five policy areas. Illinois profile
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