Skittles ban’ introduced in California amid cancer-causing additives food – Mirror Online
The recent California law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom has sparked some misleading claims on social media, particularly that it will ban Skittles candy by 2027. However, this is not the case. The law primarily targets four specific food additives: red dye No. 3, potassium bromate, brominated vegetable oil, and propylparaben, all of which have been associated with potential health concerns. The law was initially referred to as a “Skittles ban” because it would have included titanium dioxide, an ingredient found in Skittles, but this has been removed from the legislation. Even if titanium dioxide were still included, companies have until 2027 to reformulate their products to comply with the ban.
It’s important to note that the European Commission banned the use of titanium dioxide last year, but Skittles are still available in European countries, indicating that reformulation is possible. Governor Newsom expressed his dissatisfaction with the “Skittles ban” label, highlighting that other countries with such bans still sell Skittles.
Social media has played a significant role in spreading false information about the law, with various posts claiming that Skittles and other candies will be banned, despite evidence to the contrary.
The law affects approximately 12,000 food products, with studies linking the banned additives to potential health risks, although the evidence is not conclusive in all cases. In summary, while the law aims to restrict certain food additives, it will not result in a ban on Skittles or other popular candies in California.
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