California Bill Aimed at Chemicals in Foods Could Affect Skittles, PEZ and Other Popular Candies. Here's What to Know

Californians could become the first in the U.S. to say goodbye to current versions of their favorite candies.

A measure has been introduced in California that would ban the manufacture, sale and distribution of foods that contain certain chemicals — many of which can be found in candies and processed foods — starting in 2025.

The bill, AB 418, announced by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Woodland Hills) last month, would make California the first state to ban the use of Red Dye No. 3, Titanium Dioxide, Potassium Bromate, Brominated Vegetable Oil and Propyl Paraben.

“This bill will correct for a concerning lack of federal oversight and help protect our kids,

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