The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is planning to ban brominated vegetable oil (BVO), a common ingredient in fruity sodas and sports drinks, due to potential health risks. The FDA argues that BVO can accumulate in fat tissues and interfere with the function of iodine in the thyroid, raising concerns about its safety. BVO has already been banned in India, Japan, and EU nations, and California has passed legislation to outlaw it by 2027. The FDA’s position on BVO has changed over the years, with it being classified as safe in the 1950s but later deemed toxic. Recent animal studies have convinced the FDA of the need for a complete ban. Major soda companies like PepsiCo and Coca-Cola have already been removing BVO from their products. The FDA is also considering more regulatory changes, such as automatically prohibiting food coloring agents found to be carcinogenic. The final decision on the reclassification of BVO is expected in early 2024. Public comments on the proposed ban can be submitted until January 17, 2024. With effective alternatives to BVO already in use, its absence in citrus beverages is unlikely to be noticed.
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