rutile market

JECFA previously assessed titanium dioxide at its 13th meeting, at which time the expert committee assigned a “not specified” ADI for the additive due to an absence of significant absorption and a lack of toxicological effects in the available experimental animal and human studies. Since its original evaluation by JECFA, titanium dioxide has become a public point of contention, with its ban being introduced (and then subsequently withdrawn) in California legislation in 2023, a legal battle playing out in the EU over the additive’s ban and classification as a carcinogen in 2022, and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) calling titanium dioxide unsafe. However, supporters of titanium dioxide say that claims about its dangers are founded in unreliable studies, and some recent research has supported its safety as a food additive.

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The global lithopone pigment market is driven by the growth of end-use industries, particularly construction and automotive, where coatings and plastics play a significant role. Manufacturers are constantly innovating to improve the quality of lithopone pigments, focusing on enhancing their whiteness, opacity, and weather resistance. Environmental concerns have also led to the development of eco-friendly production methods, reducing waste and minimizing the environmental footprint.

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