china titanium dioxide for rubber

Titanium Dioxide (TiO2), a widely used compound across various industries due to its exceptional refractive index and high photocatalytic activity, is an essential component in sectors ranging from cosmetics to paints and coatings, food additives, and even solar panels. The wholesale TiO2 market plays a crucial role in ensuring a steady supply of this versatile material; however, with its extensive usage comes the responsibility of maintaining stringent safety measures.

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While this ruling from the EU General Court doesn’t immediately change the regulations surrounding titanium dioxide, nor does it change the ban that went into place in 2022, it does put the ingredient back in the spotlight.
 
In the coming months, we will see how the ruling impacts the regulations around titanium dioxide (E171), and we’ll see if the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will take another look at the body of scientific evidence used to justify the current ban on E171 in foods and pharmaceuticals.

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