Propylparaben

Rules that name it

• California: AB 418: four ingredients banned from food sold in the state

  Bans selling food containing brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben or Red 3 in California.

  Effective date: January 1, 2027. Source: California Governor signing message

• West Virginia: HB 2354: statewide sales ban (blocked by court)

  Treats food with those dyes plus BHA and propylparaben as adulterated statewide from Jan 1, 2028. A federal judge paused this part on Dec 23, 2025, so it cannot be enforced while the injunction stands; the school ban is not affected.

  Effective date: January 1, 2028. Source: West Virginia Legislature

• Texas: SB 25: warning label for 44 ingredients (enjoined)

  Requires a warning on packaged food that contains any of 44 listed ingredients, including most dyes, BHA, BHT, azodicarbonamide, potassium bromate and propylparaben, for labels developed or copyrighted on or after Jan 1, 2027. A federal court paused enforcement against the plaintiffs on Feb 11, 2026 and the state has appealed.

  Effective date: January 1, 2027. Source: Texas Legislature

• Texas: SB 314: additives out of school meals

  Schools may not serve free or reduced-price meals containing a listed set of dyes and additives, for food contracts made or renewed on or after Sept 1, 2026.

  Effective date: September 1, 2026. Source: Texas Legislature

• Iowa: HF 2676: dyes, potassium bromate and propylparaben out of school food

  Part of the 2026 Iowa act; restricts listed color and food additives in school meals, with an exception for USDA-delivered foods.

  Effective date: July 1, 2027. Source: National Agricultural Law Center