Why a California bill aims to ban red dye #3, titanium dioxide in candy

California lawmakers want to ban chemicals in popular rainbow candies and processed foods — including Skittles, Nerds, Hot Tamales, cake icing and Strawberry Nesquik.

A proposed bill seeks to halt the manufacture, sale or distribution of any food product in the state that contains red dye No. 3, titanium dioxide, potassium bromate, brominated vegetable oil or propylparaben, arguing that these chemicals are “dangerous”[ads1]; and already banned. in the EU and other countries.