California's New Laws: Skittles Safe, Chemicals Banned, Emissions Disclosed

California has become the first state to ban the use of four food additives commonly found in thousands of products across the United States, including cereals, sodas, and candies. The law, misleadingly known as the "Skittles ban," prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and Red Dye 3. These chemicals, which have never been approved for consumption by the FDA, have been linked to health concerns. The law will take effect in 2027, giving companies time to revise their recipes. Other states, including New York, are considering similar bans. European regulators have already banned these additives.