THE WHAT? The Environmental Working Group has launched an announcement following widespread stories that Trump is banning synthetic meals dyes. The non-profit identified that Trump’s announcement of an ‘understanding’ with the meals business doesn’t quantity to a ban.
THE DETAILS Whereas the announcement is welcome, the EWG contends that the FDA has didn’t act on banning dyes in meals for many years prohibiting the identified carcinogen Pink Dye No. 3 from cosmetics in 1990 however ready an additional 30 years to ban it from foods and drinks. That inaction led states to take the lead on regulating or banning these regarding chemical substances, the EWG argues.
THE WHY? Melanie Benesh, EWG Vice President for Authorities Affairs, explains, “The Meals and Drug Administration has identified for many years that artificial meals dyes are linked to well being issues, notably in kids, however has didn’t act.
“We’re hopeful that the FDA might observe the lead of states like California and West Virginia by lastly asserting their intent to ban dyes. We’re grateful that states like California and West Virginia have pressured the FDA to make meals security an even bigger precedence.
“To be clear, nonetheless, an understanding with business is neither a settlement nor a ban.”
