US EditionSodas, Candy to Be Banned From Texas Food Stamp Purchases
- Texas Senate Bill 25, currently awaiting Governor Greg Abbott’s approval, would mandate that foods with over 40 specified additives—including products like Doritos and Mountain Dew—feature prominent cautionary statements about these ingredients.
- The bill follows similar state-level actions such as Vermont's GMO labeling and California's Proposition 65 warnings, reflecting wider impacts on the food industry with some controversy over standards and scope.
- SB 25 mandates labels stating additives are 'not recommended for human consumption' by authorities in Australia, Canada, the EU, or the UK, applying only to packaging produced after January 1, 2027.
- Industry groups including PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, and Walmart argue the bill creates legal risks, consumer confusion, and higher costs, while supporters highlight it as a victory for food transparency and health initiatives.
- If signed into law, the bill will require new labeling and expanded nutrition education beginning in 2027, potentially setting a precedent that could influence food regulations nationwide and representing a significant milestone for the health advocacy efforts led by Kennedy.
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A US bill would require warning labels to be placed on products that contain ingredients that are banned or restricted in other countries.
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