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How could an artificial food dye ban be enforced?


Published on 2025-04-29 11:48:08 - WJZY
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  • Chief Legal Analyst Khalif Rhodes explains what the reversal and ban could mean for consumers.

The article from Yahoo News discusses the potential ban on artificial food dyes in California, driven by concerns over their impact on children's health, particularly their behavior and cognitive development. Assembly Bill 2316, introduced by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, aims to prohibit the use of seven synthetic food dyes—Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, and titanium dioxide—due to their association with hyperactivity and other neurobehavioral issues in children. The bill has garnered support from health advocacy groups like the Center for Science in the Public Interest, which has long campaigned against these additives. However, the food industry, represented by organizations like the National Confectioners Association, opposes the ban, arguing that the scientific evidence linking dyes to health issues is inconclusive and that such a ban could lead to increased costs and reduced product availability. The debate reflects broader concerns about food safety and the regulation of additives in the U.S.

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