C alifornia legislators are considering a bill that could potentially ban the sale of skittles and several other popular snacks because research shows some of the chemicals in them are toxic.
Lawmakers in California want to ban chemicals in popular rainbow candies and processed foods — including Skittles, Nerds, Hot Tamales, cake icing and.
A bill that could ban Skittles, among other food, is in motion in the California legislature. The proposed legislation would prohibit foods that officials say.
Skittles is far from the only candy that contains titanium dioxide. If Bill 418 is approved, Sour Patch Kids, Starburst, Swedish Fish, and Trolli gummies would also be.
A measure in the California assembly seeks to ban five chemicals that turn up in popular snacks – including red dye No 3, potassium bromate, propyl paraben,.
March 23, 2023, 2:33 PM · 3 min read. Skittles could be facing a potential ban in California, following the issue of a proposed bill, unless one “toxic” chemical and.
The legislation. If AB 418 passes, California would be the first state in the nation to ban the following five chemicals from foods: Titanium dioxide, found in candies.
A bill being considered by the California State Assembly would ban the sale of Skittles, Hot Tamales candy, Dubble Bubble Twist Gum, and other food items.
March 22, 2023. Advertisement. The bill would make California the first state to ban the sale and manufacture of foods containing the chemicals, according to a.
Here's Why A California Bill Could Target Skittles. Red Dye No. 3 is commonly used to give many popular candies their bright color. While the bill would also.
SACRAMENTO - Soon, Californians may no longer be able to "taste the rainbow" as a proposed food safety bill could force candies like Skittles to change their.
The bill, AB 418, announced by Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel (D-Woodland Hills) last month, would make California the first state to ban the use of Red Dye No. 3,.
A CA bill proposal would ban popular candies such as Skittles and other processed food items that contain chemicals linked to health problems such as an.
Legislation proposed in California could prohibit the sale of Skittles and other processed foods that "contain certain dangerous and toxic chemicals," according to.