What exactly is titanium dioxide?

The brands of lithopone of the normal class, that of chemical manufacture, are marketed under such names as Ponolith, Beckton White, Jersey Lily White, Oleum White, Zinc Sulphide White, all of these being of domestic manufacture, and their composition is of the 30 per cent. zinc sulphide type. The German manufacturers and exporters of lithopone make use of fancy names for their brands and here are a few examples of these and the composition of the pigment:-

According to the feedback of manufacturers, the recent mainstream factory new single price, the market as a whole into the center of gravity. On the demand side, the terminal in August is still the off-season, many downstream still have inventory use, the current batch purchase intention is limited, and the market turnover is low. Some plastics and papermaking related downstream feedback part of the signal price is high. Recent titanium dioxide raw material price shock is strong, titanium dioxide price upward support has been enhanced, comprehensive market factors, the current titanium dioxide market into the stable price state after rising.

In summary, the Food Directorate's position is that there is no conclusive scientific evidence that the food additive TiO₂ is a concern for human health. This is based on a review of the available scientific data relevant to food uses of TiO₂. However, we will continue to monitor the emerging science on the safety of TiO₂ as a food additive and may revisit our position if new scientific information becomes available.