lithopone for paints manufacturer

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Titanium dioxide, a white inorganic compound widely used as a pigment in paints, plastics, paper, and other products, is an essential material in the modern industrial world. Its unique properties, such as high refractive index and strong brightness, make it an ideal substance for various applications. However, like many commodities, the price of titanium dioxide is subject to fluctuations influenced by several factors including supply and demand dynamics, production costs, and geopolitical events.

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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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