Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed into law a groundbreaking bill requiring warning labels on foods containing 44 controversial additives already banned or restricted in Australia, Canada, the European Union, or the United Kingdom. Starting in 2027, products with ingredients like potassium bromate, titanium dioxide, and artificial dyes must display clear warnings stating they contain substances "not recommended for human consumption" by foreign regulatory authorities.
The Texas Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Act, modeled after federal efforts by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., marks a major victory for food transparency advocates, but critics warn of regulatory loopholes and industry pushback.
A win for informed consumers
The new law, spearheaded by Republican State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, aims to close the gap between U.S. food safety standards and stricter international regulations. "Consumers are informed and can make better choices for their families," Kolkhorst declared on social media platform X. The warning labels must appear in a "prominent and reasonably visible" location on packaging, ensuring shoppers can easily identify products containing questionable additives.
