California governor signs several laws, including a ban on certain chemicals in food and drinks
California becomes the first state to ban four chemicals from food and drinks
By AP News
Published - Oct 07, 2023, 05:33 PM ET
Last Updated - Oct 07, 2023, 05:33 PM EDT
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed several bills into law, including a sweeping mandate requiring large businesses to disclose a wide range of planet-warming emissions. Newsom has until Oct. 14 to act on legislation that lawmakers sent to his desk.
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.
