"Senate Advances Bill to Ban Harmful Additives in Popular Snacks Across Multiple States"

The Illinois Senate has passed a bill, SB 2637, that aims to ban specific additives and chemicals in food products, including titanium dioxide, brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and red dye No. 3. The bill also calls for studies on the potential health risks of BHA and BHT. Manufacturers and distributors would need to adopt safer alternatives and update their recipes by Jan. 1, 2028, with penalties for non-compliance violations. The Illinois Manufacturers Association opposes the bill, while some food manufacturers and associations criticize it, citing concerns about creating inconsistent requirements and eroding consumer confidence.