Dive Brief:
- According to Food Safety News, a bill in Colorado could soon make its way to the governor that would ban sales of powdered alcohol until it is federally approved.
- Since the bill is not an all-out ban and is contingent on federal legislation, state legislative observers call the bill a "timeout" rather than a ban.
- Food Safety News reports that the semi-ban turned out like this because the "GOP-controlled Senate was looking for something else to do with House Bill 1031 rather than just killing it."
Dive Insight:
Opponents of powdered alcohol argue that this formulation would make it easier to sneak alcohol into various places, such as schools and public events. Manufacturers of powdered alcohol argue that it merely makes alcohol more conveniently accessible, which can be valuable in certain situations, such as on a plane or as an antiseptic.