California lawmakers OK bills banning certain chemicals in foods and drinks
1 year, 6 months ago

California lawmakers OK bills banning certain chemicals in foods and drinks

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers are working through hundreds of bills before the legislative session ends on Thursday. DISCLOSING FINANCIAL RISKS OF CLIMATE CHANGE The state Assembly approved a bill requiring companies making more than $500 million annually to disclose what financial risks climate change poses to their businesses and how they plan to address those risks. The bill was among the biggest climate proposals in the state Legislature this year, collecting support from major companies including IKEA and Microsoft, as well as former California Air Resources Board Chair Mary D. Nichols. The vote comes after the state Legislature sent another bill to Newsom that would require companies making more than $1 billion annually to report their direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions. CLIMATE CHANGE SCHOOL CURRICULUM The Senate passed a bill that would require schools to teach students, from first grade through high school, about the causes and effects of climate change.

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California to ban ‘sell by’ and ‘best before’ labels
5 months, 2 weeks ago

California to ban ‘sell by’ and ‘best before’ labels

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The state is the first to ban food …

Is the food in the fridge still good? California wants to end the guessing game
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Is the food in the fridge still good? California wants to end the guessing game

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy California wants to help end …

California extends its food additives ban with new bill targeting foods served in local schools
6 months, 1 week ago

California extends its food additives ban with new bill targeting foods served in local schools

Salon  

California is continuing its ban on various food additives, this time with a new bill that targets specific chemicals served in school lunches throughout the state. The California School Food Safety Act will ban artificial dyes, which California lawmakers believe are linked to behavioral issues in children. California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment research into the link between food …

Berkeley halts landmark natural gas ban after legal fight
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Berkeley halts landmark natural gas ban after legal fight

LA Times  

The city of Berkeley has agreed to halt enforcement of a ban on natural gas piping in new homes and buildings that was successfully opposed in court by the California Restaurant Assn. As part of an agreement last week to settle a lawsuit from the California Restaurant Assn., Berkeley agreed to immediately halt enforcement of its first-in-the-nation ban on installing …

Flamin’ Hot Cheetos could be banned from California schools under proposed bill
1 year ago

Flamin’ Hot Cheetos could be banned from California schools under proposed bill

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, Doritos, and Takis could be banned throughout the state under the …

New York lawmakers introduce bills to outlaw cancer-causing food additives in cereal and bread- after California became first state to forbid ingredients in 'Skittles ban'
1 year ago

New York lawmakers introduce bills to outlaw cancer-causing food additives in cereal and bread- after California became first state to forbid ingredients in 'Skittles ban'

Daily Mail  

New York state officials are moving one stop closer to outlawing seven popular food additives that have been linked to cancer and behavioral issues. State senator Brian Kavanagh and assembly member Dr Anna Kelles introduced two bills Tuesday that call for banning seven ingredients found in processed foods like candy, cereal, sodas and bread. New York state senator Brian Kavanagh …

Peeps to remove chemical included in California’s new ban on ‘toxic’ food additives
1 year, 5 months ago

Peeps to remove chemical included in California’s new ban on ‘toxic’ food additives

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom signed the nation’s first law banning four “toxic” chemical food additives found in popular drinks, baked goods, candy and snacks. Changes are coming to Peeps in the wake of a new state law prohibiting the use of select food additives, including a chemical that had colored some versions of the marshmallow treats. “We’ve known for years that red …

California becomes first US state to ban cancer-causing food additives: 'Skittles ban' will force 12,000 junk foods to change their recipes or face fines
1 year, 5 months ago

California becomes first US state to ban cancer-causing food additives: 'Skittles ban' will force 12,000 junk foods to change their recipes or face fines

Daily Mail  

Candy companies will be forced to change their recipes within three years in California or face fines after a new bill was passed in the Golden State. The bill gives food companies three years to strip the ingredients from their products or face fines of up to $10,000. 'This bill will not ban any foods or products — it simply …

California governor signs several laws, including a ban on certain chemicals in food and drinks
1 year, 5 months ago

California governor signs several laws, including a ban on certain chemicals in food and drinks

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Democratic Gov. Here’s a look at some of the other bills Newsom signed into law on Saturday: FOOD INGREDIENTS BAN California on Saturday became the first state to ban four chemicals used in well-known candies and other foods and drinks because of their link to certain health problems. “Signing this into law is a positive step forward …

Newsom signs bill to make California first state in nation to ban ‘toxic’ food additives
1 year, 5 months ago

Newsom signs bill to make California first state in nation to ban ‘toxic’ food additives

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom has signed the nation’s first law banning four “toxic” chemical food additives found in popular drinks, baked goods, candy and snacks. Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel, who authored AB 418, hailed the move as a “huge step in our effort to protect children and families in California from dangerous and toxic chemicals in our food supply.” Gabriel said the bill …

First-in-U.S. ban on ‘toxic’ food additives heads to Newsom’s desk
1 year, 6 months ago

First-in-U.S. ban on ‘toxic’ food additives heads to Newsom’s desk

LA Times  

Legislation that would ban ‘toxic’ food additives is headed to California Gov. The California Food Safety Act — the first of its kind in the country — would ban the manufacture, sale or distribution of brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben and red dye No. “Today’s bipartisan vote marks a huge step forward in our effort to protect children and …

"Toxic chemicals in our food": California bill would ban additives already prohibited in Europe
1 year, 8 months ago

"Toxic chemicals in our food": California bill would ban additives already prohibited in Europe

Salon  

On June 28, the California Senate Committee on Health approved the first-in-the-nation bill to ban five harmful chemicals from candy, cereals, and other processed food. Assembly Bill 418 would prohibit "the manufacture, sale or distribution of any food product in California containing Red Dye No. "Californians shouldn't have to worry that the food they buy in their neighborhood grocery store …

California bill targeting ‘toxic’ chemicals in Skittles, other snacks passes first hurdle
1 year, 9 months ago

California bill targeting ‘toxic’ chemicals in Skittles, other snacks passes first hurdle

LA Times  

NERDS candy are among food items that may be affected by a California bill that would ban the use of certain ingredients and dyes linked to cancer and other health issues. “This legislation will protect kids, families and consumers in California from some really toxic chemicals with well-documented risks of harm,” Gabriel said during an interview Tuesday. Faber said chemical …

Minnesota poised to become first US state to ban 'forever chemicals'
1 year, 10 months ago

Minnesota poised to become first US state to ban 'forever chemicals'

Daily Mail  

Minnesota is poised to become the first state in the US to ban the use of 'forever chemicals' in everyday household items. Minnesota squares up to forever chemicals: Democrat Governor Tim Walz must sign the bill in before it can become law A House-Senate conference committee in the state agreed on the details of the ban last Thursday. 'Amara called …

Editorial: Polluters keep trying to block gas bans. California cities shouldn’t be deterred
1 year, 10 months ago

Editorial: Polluters keep trying to block gas bans. California cities shouldn’t be deterred

LA Times  

The California Restaurant Assn. A growing number of California cities and counties have wisely decided to stop expanding fossil fuel infrastructure by enacting policies to ban or discourage gas hookups in new construction or move to all-electric building codes. A three-judge panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the California Restaurant Assn., which filed …

Federal court slows a California ban on natural gas appliances
1 year, 10 months ago

Federal court slows a California ban on natural gas appliances

LA Times  

On appeal, a three-judge panel in San Francisco ruled that Berkeley could not preempt federal statutes in attempting to regulate the piping that carries natural gas into a building as a way to regulate the appliances themselves. A federal appeals court ruling Monday could hamper efforts by numerous cities and counties across California to ban natural gas appliances in new …

California health committee OKs landmark bill that would ban food with cancer-linked additives
1 year, 11 months ago

California health committee OKs landmark bill that would ban food with cancer-linked additives

Daily Mail  

A California bill that would ban ingredients in popular treats such as Skittles and Sour Patch Kids moved a step closer to becoming law. The state Assembly's Committee on Health passed the bill by a 12-1 vote Tuesday, sending the bill to the Committee on Environmental Safety on Toxic Materials. If it becomes law, the bill would also prevent the …

California could BAN Skittles, Sour Patch Kids and Campell's soup
2 years ago

California could BAN Skittles, Sour Patch Kids and Campell's soup

Daily Mail  

California lawmakers plan to ban food additives found in candy such as Skittles, Sour Patch Kids and some baked goods in the US. Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel, who represents part of Los Angeles, filed AB418 last month in an effort to curb the use of five common food additives linked to cancer, DNA and organ damage. If it becomes law, the …

Calif. climate bill would make companies disclose emissions
2 years, 1 month ago

Calif. climate bill would make companies disclose emissions

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Democratic lawmakers in California introduced a package of climate bills Monday aimed at holding corporations accountable for their greenhouse gas emissions. The bills include legislation to require companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions to the public, ban the state’s public pension funds from investing in major fossil fuel companies, and create a group to analyze climate-caused …

California’s two largest cities ban plastic foam
2 years, 3 months ago

California’s two largest cities ban plastic foam

Salon  

In a major victory against plastic pollution, city council members in Los Angeles and San Diego voted on Tuesday to ban the distribution of expanded polystyrene, the foamy plastic that's used in disposable coffee cups and takeout food containers. The legislation stopped short of outright banning polystyrene statewide but will require plastic producers to demonstrate that at least 25 percent …

US: Supreme Court won’t block California flavored tobacco ban
2 years, 3 months ago

US: Supreme Court won’t block California flavored tobacco ban

Firstpost  

RJ Reynolds and other tobacco companies sought the high court’s intervention to keep the ban from taking effect by 21 December Washington: The Supreme Court on Monday refused a request from tobacco companies to stop California from enforcing a ban on flavored tobacco products that was overwhelmingly approved by voters in November. RJ Reynolds and other tobacco companies sought the …

California moves to ban natural gas furnaces and heaters by 2030
2 years, 5 months ago

California moves to ban natural gas furnaces and heaters by 2030

LA Times  

California is moving to become the first U.S. state to phase out gas-fueled furnaces and water heaters in homes. Los Angeles and several other California cities have passed bans on a wider range of natural gas appliances in new construction, including stoves. The Golden State will ban the sale of all new natural gas-fired space heaters and water-heating appliances by …

California governor signs sweeping climate legislation
2 years, 6 months ago

California governor signs sweeping climate legislation

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a sweeping package of bills Friday to expand California’s reliance on clean energy and reduce carbon emissions, moves he said further establish the state as a global climate leader. “Or we can actually make demonstrable progress.” State Sen. Lena Gonzalez, a Democrat, was an author of one bill aimed at protecting vulnerable communities …

California City Bans Junk Food from Checkout Aisles, Mulls on Restricting High Sugar Drinks
4 years, 5 months ago

California City Bans Junk Food from Checkout Aisles, Mulls on Restricting High Sugar Drinks

News 18  

Berkeley in northern California will ban the sale of junk food from supermarket checkout displays — becoming the first US city to do so, according to local media. The city council unanimously passed a bill this week to promote healthier eating, by prohibiting products with over 5 grams of added sugar or 250mg of sodium from checkout aisles. “The healthy …

California legislature returns amid homeless, climate crisis
5 years, 2 months ago

California legislature returns amid homeless, climate crisis

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers returned to work on Monday to tackle a daunting list of challenges that include climate concerns and a growing homeless population — problems complicated by election-year politics. Members of the state Assembly’s Democratic majority kicked off the second year of the two-year legislative session by announcing California’s version of the “Green New Deal” — an …

It’s crunch time for California’s plan to phase out single-use plastics by 2030
5 years, 6 months ago

It’s crunch time for California’s plan to phase out single-use plastics by 2030

LA Times  

Plastic bottles are among the trash and debris washed up on the beach after heavy rains near the Santa Ana River in January 2018. With pressure mounting to address the state’s recycling crisis, California lawmakers are close to deciding on three far-reaching pieces of plastics legislation, including one that would phase out non-recyclable single-use packaging containers by 2030. “I think …

California’s proposed ban on ‘Big Gulp’-style sodas is shelved
5 years, 11 months ago

California’s proposed ban on ‘Big Gulp’-style sodas is shelved

LA Times  

California lawmakers have shelved a measure to outlaw “Big Gulp”-style sodas to avoid dragging down the rest of a package of bills that sponsors say is aimed at reducing obesity, including a soda tax and health warning labels on sugary drinks. Assemblyman David Chiu said he would wait until next year to pursue his measure banning stores and restaurants from …

Healthcare groups want California voters to tax soda
6 years, 8 months ago

Healthcare groups want California voters to tax soda

LA Times  

A Coca-Cola vending machine sits in the basement of the state Capitol as members of the Legislature debate a ban on local soda taxes. Soda companies got a respite last week from battling local taxes on sugary beverages, after California lawmakers grudgingly passed a 12-year ban on cities and counties imposing the levies. Major healthcare groups announced Monday that they …

California bans local soda taxes
6 years, 8 months ago

California bans local soda taxes

LA Times  

Jerry Brown signed legislation Thursday that prohibits local governments from imposing new taxes on soda until 2031. In a signing statement, Brown said soda taxes “combat the dangerous and ill effects of too much sugar in the diets of children.” But he added that mayors across the state called him to support the deal because they were alarmed by the …

Congress is about to do something that will regulate products you use every day
8 years, 9 months ago

Congress is about to do something that will regulate products you use every day

LA Times  

The Environmental Protection Agency will have to review the safety of thousands of chemicals — many commonly found in items Americans interact with every day — under legislation Congress is expected to pass this week. California Secretary for Environmental Protection Matthew Rodriquez said by phone Tuesday that he is reassured changes to the bill that Sen. Barbara Boxer pushed will …

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