date:Oct 20, 2023
The recent California law banning red dye No.3 and other food additives slated to start in 2027 is unscientific and unnecessary, according to the National Confectioners Association (NCA) which has hit out at the new legislation, claiming the cost of reformulation will be substantial.
Christopher Gindlesperger, senior vice president of public affairs and communications at the NCA, tells that the ban will likely create a slippery slope and when it comes to ingredient and food safety, the US Fo