A bill introduced in California would ban five food additives already banned by the European Union. The additives are either already known to cause health problems or are linked to health problems/cannot be ruled out as potential health hazards when consumed. The bill passed the California Assembly on May 15, 2023 and now moves on to the California Senate.
Category: Banned Chemicals Outside US
Are Food Dyes Getting You Sick?
Banned in some countries, and linked with serious health reactions, here in the U.S. synthetic coal tar food dyes are legal and commonplace–with no consumer warning labels.
Toxic Pesticide Bans: US Lags Behind EU, Brazil and China
According to a recent study many pesticides that have been banned or are being phased out in the EU, Brazil and China, are still widely used in the U.S.
These Two Food Additives may be Banned in Yet Another Country
The Health Authority in Taiwan is considering banning two food additives. Both of these food additives are commonly used in … More
This food additive is banned outside the U.S. but Americans are still eating it up
It’s name is Olestra…also known by the brand name “Olean”. And though it has been banned in other industrialized countries, … More
