Newsom said in a signing statement that the additives addressed in the bill are already banned in various other countries. All four chemicals are banned in foods in the European Union.
“Signing this into law is a positive step forward on these four food additives until the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews and establishes national updated safety levels for these additives,” Newsom’s statement said.
Just Born, the company that makes Peeps, has said it has been looking for other dye options for its products.
The bill was authored by Assembly member Jesse Gabriel, a Democrat from Los Angeles.
“The Governor’s signature represents a huge step forward in our effort to protect children and families in California from dangerous and toxic chemicals in our food supply,” Gabriel said in a statement.
The law doesn’t take effect until 2027, which Newsom said should give companies plenty of time to adapt to the new rules.
