Texas Bill Would Require Warning Label on some Popular Snack Foods
- Texas passed Senate Bill 25 in 2025 to require warning labels on packaged foods containing over 40 additives banned overseas, pending Gov. Abbott's decision.
- The bill arose amid growing concerns over synthetic food additives like titanium dioxide, which Mars recently removed from Skittles following bans in Europe since 2022.
- Senate Bill 25 targets synthetic dyes, preservatives, and texturizers not recommended by foreign authorities and mandates labels warning consumers about these ingredients starting in 2027.
- Supporters say the bill promotes healthier choices and addresses chronic illnesses, while opponents including major food companies warn it may destabilize economies and cause logistical issues.
- If signed, Texas's bill could influence nationwide labeling practices and inspire similar reforms in other states focused on food additive transparency and safety.
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Food warning labels in Texas would appear on many popular products under bill awaiting governor’s signature
Products such as Doritos, Mountain Dew and Pop-Tarts would require warning labels under Senate Bill 25, which also would require nutrition education and physical activity in public schools.
Snack Foods Might Be Changing
(Dallas, TX) — There’s a new law in Texas that’s being considered that could change the ingredients in snacks. The Today Show reports the law would require a warning label on many popular processed foods and drinks. The label would read “not recommended for human consumption.” The ingredients include bleached flour, sweeteners, food dyes and preservatives. If it’s signed, Texas would become one of the first states to require the labels. Mean…
Texas bill targets Doritos, Skittles and M&M's with 'not safe to eat' labels
Texans could soon see warning labels on popular snacks like Doritos and M&M's under a new state bill aimed at ingredients banned overseas. The measure would require labels on packaged foods containing substances “not recommended for human consumption” by authorities in Australia, Canada, the European Union or the United Kingdom. Texas Senate Bill 25 passed the Texas Legislature and now awaits Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature. If signed into law, it …
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