New Jersey
In New Jersey, momentum is building behind a set of food safety bills that would restrict chemicals often used in processed snacks. Skittles is prominently featured in discussions surrounding these bills, mainly due to its bright, artificial colors and use of titanium dioxide. Lawmakers have cited growing concerns about children’s exposure to synthetic dyes, which some researchers have linked to attention issues. There’s also rising interest in aligning with European food standards, which ban many of the same additives found in American-made Skittles. If the proposed legislation passes, manufacturers would have to reformulate the product for sale in the state or remove it entirely. Given the state’s size and influence, New Jersey could set an example for other northeastern states to follow.