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Bill banning dyes, additives from foods moves forward at Capitol

Health advocates urge Congress to pass the Healthy Food Marketing Environment Act for food labeling and marketing regulations to reduce health risks, as noted by the Philippine Heart Association.
Senator Kristin Thompson's Senate Bill 4 seeks to ban food dyes like Red Dye 40 and aspartame, indicating it is the boldest proposal in the country.
Local businesses argue that banning dyes makes products more expensive and raises concerns about government regulation.
The Philippine Heart Association supports the bill, highlighting that processed foods contribute to cardiovascular diseases, according to PHA Director Dr. Louella Santos.

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GMA Filipino News

Lawmakers urged to pass food warning label policy before 19th Congress ends

Health advocates on Wednesday called on Congress to urgently pass the Healthy Food Marketing Environment Act, which seeks to mandate food warning labels and regulate child-directed food marketing that would help protect the public from heart diseases and childhood obesity.

9 days ago·Quezon City, Philippines

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KOKI

Bill moving forward at State Capitol to ban multiple food dyes, additives

A bill is moving forward at the State Capitol to ban multiple food dyes and additives that are in foods we eat every day.

10 days ago·Tulsa, United States

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tfppwire.com

PepsiCo Makes Massive Change in Response to the MAHA Movement, With More to Come

If potato chips aren’t bright red, will people know they’re spicy? PepsiCo is betting yes, as food companies across America respond to consumer demands to remove artificial dyes from processed foods. Key Facts: PepsiCo will launch Simply Ruffles Hot & Spicy chips, without artificial dyes, on March 3 in North America. The chips replace artificial dyes like Red No. 40 and Yellow No. 6 with natural ingredients such as tomato powder and red chile p…

10 days ago

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Oklahoman

Oklahoma bill seeking to ban Red Dye 40, aspartame, others advances

The bill would ban a total of 21 synthetic additives, including aspartame: A sweetener commonly used in diet sodas.

10 days ago·Oklahoma City, United States

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Koco News5

Oklahoma bill proposes ban on diet soda ingredients and food dyes

An Oklahoma Senate committee advances a bill to ban certain food dyes and additives, sparking debate on health and government regulation.

11 days ago·Oklahoma City, United States

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KFOR-TV

Bill banning dyes, additives from foods moves forward at Capitol

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – A bill to ban manufacturers from using certain dyes and additives in foods passed through the Agriculture and Wildlife Committee on Monday at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Senate Bill 4 was authored by Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond. She said she has heard from hundreds of Oklahoma families who have supported the legislation, which she called “common sense.” "This is our first swing at this and it's a big one," said Thom…

11 days ago·Oklahoma City, United States

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