How Big Food masquerades as concerned consumers

Here's what to know about how Big Food is working against efforts to improve the food environment by pretending to be everyday consumers.

RE: FY2027 Executive Budget request – A cost-effective step toward safer food

The Center for Science in the Public Interest respectfully urges the inclusion of the Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act (A1556/S1239) into the FY2027 Executive Budget. This measure would strengthen food safety and transparency in New York at minimal cost to the state. At a time of fiscal uncertainty and rising public health challenges, it represents a practical, preventive approach that protects consumers and reinforces New York’s leadership in evidence-based food policy, especially given limited federal action. View the resource below to read the memo.

The 'Better FDA' Act will cement FDA’s failed chemical review system into law

RE: Inclusion of food safety and nutrition priorities in the FY2027 Executive Budget

New Yorkers are facing growing challenges in accessing safe, affordable, and healthy food. The Center for Science in the Public Interest, a longstanding consumer advocacy organization advancing evidence-based food and public health policy, respectfully urges you to include a targeted package of low-cost, high-impact food safety and nutrition reforms in the FY2027 Executive Budget. These reforms will make foods served through the Universal School Meals Program safer, help protect New Yorkers from harmful ultra-processed foods, and ensure that industry bears the primary responsibility for food safety and transparency. View the resource below to read the memo.

Memorandum in support of A8707/S3214

The Center for Science in the Public Interest requests your support and co-sponsorship of A8707/S3214, introduced by Assemblymember Dr. Anna Kelles and Senator Brian Kavanagh. This legislation would prohibit the use of seven synthetic dyes in foods served in New York Public Schools — chemicals shown to affect behavior and attention in certain children, with consequences for learning. View the resource below to read the memo.

Meet the SHAM GRAS Act: A bill to weaken food chemical safety

Big Food giants form a coalition to reform GRAS rules with the aim to weaken US food safety. Here's what to know.

CSPI urges federal and state regulators to accelerate progress on food dyes

Titanium dioxide: Hiding in Halloween candy, dairy, and more

Titanium dioxide is a potentially DNA-damaging food color additive found in many snacks, candies, dairy products, and more. Here's where you'll find it—for now.

Letter to Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom urging signing of AB 1264 and SB 646

The Center for Science in the Public Interest asked Gov. Gavin Newsome to sign Assembly Bill 1264, which advances the priorities outlined in his executive order on ultra-processed food (EO N-1-25),1 and Senate Bill 646. Both bills will enhance California’s nation-leading efforts to promote and protect children’s health.

California continues leading charge on advancing school food safety and nutrition