The Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday it would revoke the regulation that authorized the use of brominated vegetable oil in food items, effective Aug. 2, as it was no longer safe.
BVO is a chemical ingredient containing bromine, which is found in fire retardants. Small quantities of BVO are used legally in some citrus-flavored drinks in the United States to keep the flavor evenly distributed.
The FDA said it had concluded that BVO was not safe for use after the results of studies, it conducted in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health, found the potential for adverse effects in humans.
The agency had first proposed to revoke the regulation in November 2023. According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, BVO was banned in the UK in 1970, followed by India in 1990, the EU in 2008 and Japan in 2010.
In 1970, the FDA had concluded that its use in food was not generally recognized as safe because of toxicity concerns. After this, the agency began regulating BVO as a food additive, while simultaneously conducting safety studies.
“The FDA’s new regulation to not allow BVO as a food additive is a terrific positive in the right direction,” said Michael Ashley Schulman, chief investment officer at Running Point Capital Advisors.
As per FDA rules, whenever a company was using the ingredient in any product, it was necessary to list it on the label.
Over time, many beverage makers have replaced BVO with an alternative ingredient, according to the FDA. “Today, few beverages in the U.S. contain BVO,” it said.
PepsiCo and Coca-Cola have removed BVO from their drinks such as Gatorade and Fanta, respectively.
“Sun Drop, manufactured by Keurig Dr Pepper, still uses BVO ... This is probably the biggest national brand that still uses it,” said CFRA Research’s Arun Sundaram.
Keurig Dr Pepper did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
I hate this out of touch fuckstick so much
Not for long they don't
No! They were wiped out by a meteor. Wait...
That's enough chicanery out of you
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Drinkmate is the way to go. Vastly superior to sodastream
Unfortunately, as a governmental regulatory agency, the FTC can do absolutely nothing now without specific instructions from Congress. Thanks SJC!!
Also, the Adderall does wonders for my depression in addition to unlocking my superpowers
Also why I am currently searching for a new PCP
When I told my last PCP that I was having enormous trouble at work she said, "Maybe you don't have ADD, maybe this just isn't the job for you."
I would say let's absolutely do this in the U.S., but we would definitely be shot
In capitalist America, pollution industry regulates you!
My friend is debating between buying a 2024 Volkswagen R and a 2024 Audi S4.
I had a 2007 GTI, and it is tied for 1st place for my favorite car I have ever owned. That said, what I've picked up from the interwebs is that VW is not longer making quality vehicles, for a number of reasons. Would love some opinions!
Chickpea juice in hummus for consistency, or water?
What are your experiences, and what do you prefer?
Ruthless (2023)
A high school coach, whose teenage daughter was murdered, takes matters into his own hands by going after the men who kidnapped his student for their human trafficking operation.
A 'late night' Hulu offering that caught my eye. With the usual 27 different production companies, I was far from optimistic. And yet, what a pleasant surprise! This is a gritty, delightful (though dark) revenge flick, complete with a really weird looking police detective (who winds up killing it!), AND a couple decent plot twists! (I checked the rules and nothing said recent movies are not allowed, and I strongly consider this one to be a B-Movie!)
Drop Shift V2 vs Keychron Q5 Max vs Wobkey Rainy75 (EDIT - Monsgeek M2 also). Thoughts, opinions, experiences?
I need a good thock.
Does anyone use a mail client other than Proton to access ProtonMail?
I ask because not all emails will live update, they basically get imported and then that's it. What do you use, and why?
Faucet removal assistance - *SOLVED
I am not familiar with this bronze colored nut that is holding my current Grohë Ladylux kitchen faucet to the counter. Does anyone know the best way to remove this? Thanks very much in advance!
EDIT: I figured it out. You CANT unscrew the bronze colored piece from below. You have to Disassemble the upper part and then there's an internal threaded bit in the upper part that you have to unscrew. The guy in the video whips out some special tool that hasn't been seen or mentioned before in the video and uses it to unscrew the interior threads. I don't have that magical tool, so I just used pliers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRZ1QOinJsE
Experts say there can be long-term health consequences for babies and infants who consume too much sugar at a young age.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/15047303
> Report finds Nestlé adds sugars to baby food in low-income countries > > Experts say there can be long-term health consequences for babies and infants who consume too much sugar at a young age. > > In Switzerland, the label of Nestlé’s Cerelac baby cereal says it contains “no added sugar.” But in Senegal and South Africa, the same product has 6 grams of added sugar per serving, according to a recent Public Eye investigation. And in the Philippines, one serving of a version of the Cerelac cereal for babies 1 to 6 months old contains a whopping 7.3 grams of added sugar, the equivalent of almost two teaspoons. > > This “double standard” for how Nestlé creates and markets its popular baby food brands around the world was alleged in a report from Public Eye, an independent nonpartisan Swiss-based investigative organization, and International Baby Food Action Network. > > The groups allege that Nestlé adds sugars and honey to some of its baby cereal and formula in lower-income countries, while products sold in Europe and other countries are advertised with “no added sugars.” The disparities uncovered in the report, which was published in the BMJ in April, has raised alarms among global health experts.
6 OUSD elementary schools, plus two private schools, came together for a cross-community book club and competition.
In Oakland, students from 14 schools participated in the Oakland Unified School District's inaugural "Battle of the Books" event. The competition aimed to promote literacy and teamwork by having teams of fourth and fifth graders answer detailed questions about ten pre-selected books. This challenge not only engaged students in reading but also encouraged a deeper comprehension of the texts, fostering a spirited and educational environment among the participants. For more details, you can read the full article here.