California State Assembly Bill 418 was passed to ban certain ingredients from popular sweets, such as Skittles It is nerds, as well as other processed foods.
Proposed by Representative Jesse Gabriel of Woodland Hills, the bill now heads to the state Senate for consideration.
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The bill seeks to prohibit the presence of these chemicals in processed foods, including red dye #3, titanium dioxide, potassium bromate, brominated vegetable oil and paraben.
In constant advance, science has shown more and more how these foods are harmful to health.
California bans processed food products
Several studies have pointed to an association between these chemicals and potential health risks, such as an increased risk of development of cancer, behavioral problems in children, damage to the reproductive system and negative impacts on the system immune.
While the European Union has already banned the five chemicals mentioned in the bill, California is set to become the first US state to adopt such a measure.
Deputy Gabriel, rapporteur for the bill, expressed satisfaction with the favorable vote, highlighting the importance of protect Californian children and families from the potential hazards associated with chemicals in food.
He highlighted the need to move forward in relation to other countries, which have already banned these additives considered dangerous.
These chemicals are commonly added to processed foods to increase shelf life, improve taste and appearance.
However, according to Gabriel, many food and beverage manufacturers, such as Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Gatorade, have already chosen not to use these chemical substances anymore.
Consequently, other companies will be affected and will stop using these products in snacks, drinks or frozen foods. The right thing for health is to consume these foods in smaller quantities and always opt for natural products.
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