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.
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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When exposed to ultraviolet radiation, TiO2 can catalyze reactions that decompose organic compounds, leading to its use in self-cleaning surfaces and air purification systems When exposed to ultraviolet radiation, TiO2 can catalyze reactions that decompose organic compounds, leading to its use in self-cleaning surfaces and air purification systems
Titanium dioxide is also used in the pharmaceutical industry as a coating for tablets and capsules, as well as in food products as a whitening agent Titanium dioxide is also used in the pharmaceutical industry as a coating for tablets and capsules, as well as in food products as a whitening agent
A skilled technician must ensure that each seal is correctly positioned and not over-compressed during assembly, as this could compromise its integrity A skilled technician must ensure that each seal is correctly positioned and not over-compressed during assembly, as this could compromise its integrity
With an effective oil seal in place, the pump's moving parts can operate smoothly and efficiently, resulting in longer lifespan and reduced maintenance requirements With an effective oil seal in place, the pump's moving parts can operate smoothly and efficiently, resulting in longer lifespan and reduced maintenance requirements
They are also prevalent in industrial pumps, compressors, and other equipment where oil or other fluids must be contained without leakage They are also prevalent in industrial pumps, compressors, and other equipment where oil or other fluids must be contained without leakage
Additionally, custom-designed seals may also carry a premium due to the additional effort required to meet specific customer requirements Additionally, custom-designed seals may also carry a premium due to the additional effort required to meet specific customer requirements