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
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
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
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
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