California bill proposes ban on toxic chemicals in popular snacks.

A bill introduced in the California State Assembly seeks to ban the manufacture, sale, or distribution of food products containing red dye No. 3, titanium dioxide, potassium bromate, brominated vegetable oil, or propylparaben, which are linked to health issues. These chemicals are banned in the European Union due to scientific studies that have demonstrated significant public health harms. The bill would go into effect on January 1, 2025, if passed. The FDA allows the use of these chemicals in food products due to a loophole in the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.