The Titanium Dioxide Manufacturers Associated (TDMA) is hosting a webinar on 23 April 2021 at 15.00 CET (Brussels Time). The webinar is organized in light… Read more
Suspension of E171 in food in France extended to 2021
On 21st December 2020, the French Government extended its temporary suspension of the sale of food containing E171 in France1. The extension is for… Read more
Classification of titanium dioxide – Impact on waste
The European Commission has classified certain forms of titanium dioxide (TiO2) as a suspected carcinogen (category 2) by inhalation. The classification will apply from… Read more
TDMA’s Interpretation of the classification of titanium dioxide
The EU harmonised classification of certain forms of titanium dioxide (TiO2) as a suspected carcinogen (cat. 2) by inhalation published in the EU Official… Read more
Application date for titanium dioxide classification corrected to 1 October 2021
The EU Official Journal has corrected the application date for the classification of TiO2 as a suspected carcinogen (cat 2.) by inhalation to 1… Read more
Classification of titanium dioxide published in EU Official Journal
The European Union published on 18 February 2020 a delegated regulation classifying titanium dioxide (TiO2) as a category 2 suspected carcinogen by inhalation under… Read more
European Parliament Plenary oppose objection to classification of titanium dioxide
Today, a majority in European Parliament Plenary voted against the objection to the delegated act (annex) as regards the proposal to classify Titanium… Read more
The European Conservatives and Reformists group in the European Parliament re-tables resolution objecting to proposal to classify titanium dioxide in the plenary
The European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group in the European Parliament has re-tabled a resolution objecting to the delegated act (annex) proposing to classify… Read more
Suspension of E171 in food in France enters into force as the European Commission is still to take action
On 01 January 2020, the French Government’s decision to suspend E171 in food in France entered into force. The European Commission is still to decide… Read more
The European Conservatives and Reformists group tables resolution objecting to proposal to classify titanium dioxide
The European Parliament’s European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group has tabled a resolution objecting to the delegated act (annex) as regards the… Read more
The Council of the EU adopts early non-objection to proposal to classify TiO2 while discussions continue in the European Parliament
After the European Commission’s adoption of the 14th adaptation to technical progress (ATP) of the EU’s Classification and Labelling (CLP) Regulation on 4… Read more
Proposal to classify titanium dioxide under scrutiny by European Parliament and Council of the EU
The European Commission adopted on 4 October the 14th adaptation to technical progress (ATP) of the EU’s classification and labelling (CLP) Regulation, including… Read more
Titanium dioxide to tackle air pollution in Lublin’s city-centre bus station
Architects from Tremend Studio have noted titanium dioxide’s incredible air-cleaning properties in their design of a new, eco-friendly bus station for Lublin, Poland. Lublin’s… Read more
Dr David Lockley, Chair of TDMA CLH Taskforce, and Dr Johan Rommens, TDMA Sustainability Task Force, will be speaking at the TiO2 World Summit taking… Read more
French decision on E171 does not account for the current weight of scientific evidence
The Titanium Dioxide Manufacturers Association (TDMA) regrets the precautionary decision taken by the French government to suspend the use of E171/titanium dioxide in food… Read more
New Porsche factory uses power of TiO2 to absorb pollutants
As part of a drive towards a ‘zero impact factory’, Porsche has covered sections of its new factory façade with NOx-absorbing titanium dioxide (TiO2). The… Read more
European Commission launches public consultation on technical progress of the EU’s classification and labelling (CLP) Regulation
The European Commission’s public consultation on the 14th adaptation to technical progress of the CLP Regulation, including the proposal to classify titanium dioxide, has a… Read more
How titanium dioxide is helping revolutionise telecommunications
Scientists at ITMO University in Russia have devised a new, low-cost method of creating optical micro-waveguides, using inkjet printing and titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles. Optical… Read more
Titanium dioxide’s safety as a food additive reaffirmed
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reaffirmed on 29 June 2018 the safety of Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) as a food additive (E171), following a request… Read more
An international team led by scientists at Rice University in Texas, has unveiled a new wonder material that could, when paired with titanium dioxide, be… Read more
Experts from two universities are exploring the use of 3D-printed titanium dioxide foam in space. With potential applications in efficient solar cells, batteries and radiation,… Read more
Titanium dioxide used in pioneering sight restoration test
Scientists have restored the light-sensitivity of eyes in blind mice using gold and titanium dioxide nanowire arrays. Identifying the major challenges in the use of… Read more
Titanium dioxide helps clean up ambulances in Italian city
New ambulances in the Italian city of L’Aquila have been fitted with an interior lining containing titanium dioxide to clean surfaces. The titanium dioxide has… Read more
An Israel-based tech firm has developed a paint that cools down when exposed to sunlight, potentially offering an electricity-free cooling system for buildings. According to… Read more
No more smelly farms? Livestock odours reduced with titanium dioxide and UV light
Farms and livestock facilities are often smelt before they are seen, but researchers at Iowa State University are literally shedding light on a potential solution. Read more
How sunshine, seawater and titanium dioxide can create clean hydrogen fuel
Researchers at the University of Central Florida (UCF) are developing a new method to cost-effectively extract hydrogen from seawater. Hydrogen fuel cells offer huge… Read more
The Titanium Dioxide industry is assessing the details of the final ECHA Risk Assessment Committee scientific opinion for the harmonised classification of TiO2
12 October 2017 – The Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency has published its scientific opinion to classify titanium dioxide (TiO2) as… Read more
Solar paint offers endless energy from water vapour – RMIT
Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology are developing a solar paint – containing titanium dioxide – that can generate hydrogen, a clean energy… Read more
Toyota uses titanium dioxide-coated billboards to clean 5,285 vehicles’ pollution from the air – CNET.com
International car manufacturer Toyota has used titanium dioxide coated vinyl on their billboards to rid the air of over 5,000 vehicles’ pollution. Reporting on… Read more
NGO manipulates and ignores science to scare consumers away from safe and trusted products
French Association Agir pour l’Environnement launched a website that irresponsibly mischaracterises the use of titanium dioxide (E171) in hundreds of food products. Titanium dioxide is… Read more
Titanium Dioxide Manufacturers Association: Statement on the INRA study
French Association Agir pour l’Environnement launched a website that irresponsibly mischaracterises the use of titanium dioxide (E171) in hundreds of food products. Titanium dioxide is… Read more
Opinion of the EFSA Scientific Panel Re-evaluation of Titanium Dioxide (E171) as a Food Additive
On 14 September 2016, the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) Scientific Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources (ANS) published an Opinion… Read more
TDMA and TDIC Oppose the French Classification Proposal for Titanium Dioxide
ECHA published (31 May 2016) a revised dossier from the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) proposing a harmonised… Read more
Titanium Dioxide Manufacturers Association: Updated Statement on French CLH proposal
The Titanium Dioxide Manufacturers Association (TDMA) is aware that ECHA has received a dossier from the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health… Read more
TDMA Response to Customers Concerning the Presence of Nanoparticles in Titanium Dioxide Pigment
Titanium Dioxide pigment is manufactured as a fine particulate powder with major uses in paints, plastics, fabrics and high quality papers. It is supplied… Read more