If AB 418 passes, California would be the first state in the nation to ban the following five chemicals from foods: 1. Titanium dioxide, found in candies including Skittlesand M&Ms, and some dairy products such as Kraft fat-free shredded cheddar cheese 2. Red dye No. 3, found in Hot Tamales, strawberry Nesquik, some … See more
The U.S. food industry is fighting Gabriel's legislation. Eleven different associations representing business interests wrote a letter to California … See more
If AB 418 passes in committee, it would head to the full chamber for a vote. It would then need to be approved by the Senate and signed … See more
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California bill targeting ‘toxic’ chemicals in Skittles, other snacks ...
WEBMay 17, 2023 · A proposed California law would ban the sale of foods, including Skittles and other snacks, that contain certain ‘dangerous chemicals.’ March 23, 2023
WEBOct 9, 2023 · A bill that became known as the 'Skittle ban' is now California law. Here's what it does: Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday signed the law misleadingly known as …
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WEBOct 3, 2023 · The bill made headlines as “ the Skittles ban ” earlier this year because the original version of it would have prohibited a chemical used to add color to the popular …
WEBJan 4, 2024 · When the bill was first proposed, it listed five food chemicals the state intended to ban. These included: Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) Potassium bromate. …
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WEBSep 12, 2023 · March 27, 2023. The bill, introduced by Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel (D-Woodland Hills), passed a final procedural vote Tuesday back in the Assembly on its …
Skittles, Hot Tamales could be banned due to new California bill
WEBMar 23, 2023 · July 18, 2022. California lawmakers backing the bill pointed to a number of scientific studies that showed links between the chemicals — which include red dye no. …
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WEBApr 6, 2023 · California Assembly passes bill that would ban the sale of Skittles. The measure would prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution of any food product in California containing the...
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WEB11 October 2023. Getty Images. California has passed a law banning four food additives commonly found in soda and candies - though the measure does not block the sale of …
WEBOct 10, 2023 · The proposal has been the target of a false claim that California is attempting to ban Skittles. In fact, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, a Democrat who …
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