Ban the use of Titanium Dioxide (E171) in all UK food products

Titanium Dioxide (E171) is a whitening agent used in everything from sweets and cakes to food supplements. In 2022, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) banned E171, concluding it can no longer be considered safe because concerns regarding genotoxicity (potential damage to DNA) could not be ruled out.

While the EU, Switzerland, and Northern Ireland have removed this additive to protect their citizens, the UK Food Standards Agency has yet to follow suit for Great Britain. We believe the UK should adopt the Precautionary Principle. Consumers should not be exposed to unnecessary risks for the sake of making food look "whiter." 

We urge the Government to:
- Implement a ban on E171 in all food and food supplements.
-Set a clear transition period for manufacturers to reformulate products.
-Align UK food safety standards with the highest international protections.