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Food containing titanium dioxide that is lawfully placed on the EU market before 7 August 2022 may remain on the market until its date of minimum durability or its ‘use-by’ date has passed. Food produced or placed on the market after 7 August 2022 cannot contain titanium dioxide. The ban on the use of titanium dioxide is effective in each EU Member State, and in Northern Ireland. Some third countries, such as the United Kingdom (excluding Northern Ireland), continue to permit the use of titanium dioxide.

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Despite these advancements, the pigment lithopone industry faced competition from alternative pigments like titanium dioxide, which offered similar properties at a lower cost. This competition forced many factories to adapt or risk closure This competition forced many factories to adapt or risk closure This competition forced many factories to adapt or risk closure This competition forced many factories to adapt or risk closurepigment lithopone factories. Some chose to specialize in niche markets where lithopone's unique characteristics were highly valued, while others focused on improving their production processes to reduce costs.

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