A new Texas law mandates that warning labels will appear on food and beverages containing ingredients not recommended for human consumption by other countries. Signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott, Senate Bill 25 targets over 40 ingredients, including synthetic dyes and bleached flour, requiring companies to either remove these additives or label their products accordingly.
The law, which takes effect in 2027, aims to address health concerns associated with ingredients linked to conditions such as obesity, hyperactivity, and diabetes, particularly in children. Major food companies, including Kraft Heinz and General Mills, have already committed to eliminating synthetic dyes from their US products by the deadline.
Brands such as Fanta, Cheetos, M&Ms, and Pop-Tarts would be subject to the new warning labels unless they reformulate their products or the FDA or USDA declares the ingredients safe or imposes stricter regulations. The legislation is expected to influence the food industry nationwide, with Texas’ large consumer base often driving wider changes.
As food companies prepare for the new requirements, legal challenges are anticipated, with critics arguing that the law’s scope is too broad and questioning the reliance on foreign regulatory standards instead of domestic agencies.