Titanium dioxide food additive under review, after study finds cancer linksRebecca Leaver New research shows evidence of widespread use of nano ingredients in popular food products despite the Food Standards regulator claiming there is no need to test for particles. Titanium dioxide or E171 is used by the food industry to whiten and brighten food and other consumer products, such as sunscreen and cosmetics. "This new study needs to be considered alongside all the available evidence relating to the safety of titanium dioxide in food," he said. FSANZ also highlighted that the study administered titanium dioxide in solution rather than in the animals' food, making it difficult to assess the hazards of the substance in food. At least four food processors and retailers in France have announced their intention of removing titanium dioxide nanoparticles from their products in the near future.

Source: Stuff January 29, 2017 01:30 UTC