The safety of food chemicals has become an increasingly hot topic in the US, as several states are considering individual bans on common food additives in conflict with federal regulations. California opened the door for these bans last year, as it adopted the California Food Safety Act -- a law that requires food companies to eliminate by 2027 Red dye No. 3, brominated vegetable oil (BVO), potassium bromate and propyl paraben from their products. With other states now considering similar bans, S&P Global Commodity Insights offer a quick overview of this burning issue, highlighting what it means for companies and what are the latest developments that food makers and retailers should watch out for.

Listen to Rob Westervelt , Editor-In-Chief, Chemical Week at S&P Global Commodity Insights , coming straight from the World Petrochemical Conference ( WPC ) in Houston , TX , USA . Rob provides an overall summary of the conference as it wrapped up on its final day. WPC took place from March 18-22 and LIVE is your all-access pass to the conference. Check back for more chemical insights and cutting-edge coverage.

Listen to Jameson Croteau , Reporter , Chemical Week at S&P Global Commodity Insights , coming straight from the World Petrochemical Conference ( WPC ) in Houston , TX , USA . Jameson highlights the shift in the energy transition narrative from the optimistic ideology to the reaslistic pragmatism that unfolded at the conference. WPC took place from March 18-22 and LIVE is your all-access pass to the conference. Check back for more chemical insights and cutting-edge coverage.

Evonik deputy CEO Harald Schwager said the company is seeing demand stabilize in its core markets at the World Petrochemical Conference by S&P Global in Houston. Schwager also addressed the impact of energy transition on Evonik’s strategic direction, portfolio alignment with sustainability trends, and the need for Europe to accelerate renewable infrastructure investment to European competitiveness. WPC took place from March 18-22 and LIVE is your all-access pass to the conference. Check back for more chemical insights and cutting-edge coverage.