Georgia
In Georgia, traditionally less regulated when it comes to food laws, there’s a shift happening. Grassroots organizations and concerned parents are gaining momentum in raising awareness about artificial food additives. Skittles has come up repeatedly in debates and town hall meetings as an example of a snack loaded with synthetic dyes and titanium dioxide. These chemicals, banned in several other countries, are now under review by Georgia lawmakers. There’s growing bipartisan interest in protecting children from potentially dangerous substances, even in a state known for its industry-friendly policies. If the tide continues to turn, Georgia may soon join the list of states restricting or banning certain types of processed candy.