Oregon
Oregon tends to follow California’s lead on health and environmental regulation, and Skittles may soon be in its crosshairs. The state legislature is currently reviewing bills that would ban food additives considered unsafe by the European Union, including several used in Skittles. Titanium dioxide is again a central concern, as is the use of artificial colors like Yellow 5 and Blue 1. These substances are seen as outdated and unnecessary, particularly when natural alternatives exist. Oregon residents have also launched petitions demanding cleaner snacks in schools and grocery stores. If public sentiment continues to grow and legislative action follows, Skittles as we know it could be removed from shelves or replaced with a new, compliant version. For now, it’s a waiting game—but Oregon seems poised to make a move soon.