titanium dioxide use

In 2021, the European Food Safety Authority concluded that titanium dioxide is no longer safe in foods due to the same concerns over nanoparticles. As a result, titanium dioxide is now banned as a food additive in the EU. Although studies have shown that the absorption of ingested titanium dioxide is low, evidence suggests that titanium dioxide nanoparticles can accumulate in the body over time. Health Canada deemed it safe in 2022 but noted concerns. Unlike their European counterparts, Canadian officials did not consider studies performed with titanium dioxide nanoparticles alone. 

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As the demand for titanium dioxide continues to grow, so does the competition among suppliers. Companies that can produce high-quality rutile and anatase titanium dioxide at competitive prices will likely gain a significant advantage in the market. Additionally, the development of new technologies for producing titanium dioxide, such as using biomass as a raw material or implementing more sustainable production methods, could further differentiate suppliers and drive innovation in the industry.

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