A groundbreaking Texas bill that would require warning labels on popular snack foods like Doritos and M&Ms is now one signature away from becoming law. Supporters say the legislation could become one of the most significant victories yet for the “Make America Healthy Again” movement.
As reported by Bloomberg on Monday, Texas Senate Bill 25 mandates that packaged foods sold in the state carry warning labels if they contain certain additives banned or restricted in other countries. These labels would caution consumers about ingredients “not recommended for human consumption” elsewhere in the world. The measure is set to take effect in 2027 if signed into law.
The bill lists more than 40 ingredients, including synthetic food dyes and bleached flour. While not all of these additives are universally banned, many face stricter regulation or outright prohibition in countries outside the United States.
According to Bloomberg, “The bill lists more than 40 ingredients, including synthetic food dyes and bleached flour. Many, but not all, of the additives are banned or require warnings in other countries.” Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vocal advocate for food safety and health reform, has expressed strong support for the bill.
He reportedly called Republican state Rep. Lacey Hull, one of the bill’s sponsors, to personally congratulate her following its passage through the Legislature. “If approved, the impact on the packaged-food industry could be far-reaching,” Bloomberg noted. “When companies are forced to comply with state regulations, they have often opted to adopt those changes nationwide to streamline production.”
This move could force major food manufacturers to rethink their ingredient lists, not just in Texas, but across the country. The bill now awaits action from Republican Governor Greg Abbott. While Abbott has yet to publicly comment on whether he will sign it into law, food safety advocates are already hailing it as a potential turning point.
“He will go down as a historical figure as the man who broke the food industry’s back on these chemicals,” said Vani Hari, food activist and author known as Food Babe, according to Bloomberg. “This is something that will spawn incredible change within the food industry.” If signed, the legislation could place Texas at the forefront of a growing national debate over food additives, public health, and corporate responsibility.