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August 8, 2022

EU’s withdrawal of E171 approval moves ahead despite confirmations of its safety by authorities around the globe

The 6-months transition period for the EU withdrawal of the authorisation of titanium dioxide (TiO2) as the food additive E171 ended on 8 August… Read more
July 22, 2022

TDMA comments on claims associating titanium dioxide in candies with health risks

There has been recent attention related to the alleged health risks associated with the use of titanium dioxide (TiO2) as a food additive in candies. Read more
July 4, 2022

The TDMA’s comments to the Stiftung Warentest’s conclusions on titanium dioxide

The Titanium Dioxide Manufacturers Association (TDMA) would like to comment on the conclusions drawn by the German consumer organization Stiftung Warentest concerning the use of… Read more
June 28, 2022

European Commission safety assessment of titanium dioxide in cosmetics

The European Commission has issued a mandate to the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) to undertake a review of the safety of titanium… Read more
June 27, 2022

Health Canada joins the UK Food Standards Agency in concluding that titanium dioxide in food is safe

On 20th June 2022, Health Canada, the national health policy department of the Canadian government,  concluded in a new state of the science report… Read more
March 24, 2022

Switzerland withdraws authorisation of E171 (Titanium dioxide) in food

The Swiss Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) announced on Wednesday 9 March that Switzerland will transpose the EU ban on E171 in… Read more
January 14, 2022

European Commission adopts act withdrawing the authorisation of E171 in food

On 14 January 2022, the European Commission adopted the act withdrawing the authorisation of titanium dioxide (TiO2) as the additive E171 in food in the… Read more
January 2, 2022

End of scrutiny period on European Commission’s proposal to remove approval for E171 in food in the EU

On 29th December 2021, the two-month scrutiny period concerning the European Commission’s proposal to ban titanium dioxide (TiO2) as the additive E171 in food… Read more
December 14, 2021

European Medicines Agency warns about the risks of significant medicine shortages if TiO2 is forced to be replaced

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) concluded in an opinion on 8 September 2021 that the replacement of titanium dioxide (TiO2)  in medicines cannot be… Read more
December 13, 2021

Comment on the German Institute for Risk Assessment’s evaluation of the EFSA 2021 opinion on E171

On 8th December 2021, the German Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) published its evaluation of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)’s opinion dated… Read more
October 22, 2021

EU Member States support proposal to ban E171 in food

The European Commission announced on Friday 8 October that the EU Members States provided a positive opinion in the Standing Committee on Plants, Food… Read more
September 20, 2021

ECHA issues guide on titanium dioxide classification and TDMA updates its interpretation document

The EU harmonised classification of certain forms of titanium dioxide (TiO2) as a suspected carcinogen (cat. 2) by inhalation will enter into force on… Read more
September 17, 2021

The TDMA’s observations concerning the EFSA’s latest opinion about the safety of E171 – Updated (17 September 2021) with additional information

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published an opinion on 6 May 2021 concluding that titanium dioxide (TiO2) can no longer be considered safe… Read more
July 8, 2021

The TDMA’s observations concerning the EFSA’s latest opinion about the safety of E171

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published an opinion on 6 May 2021 concluding that titanium dioxide (TiO2) can no longer be considered safe… Read more
July 5, 2021

TDMA Webinar on 13 July 2021, 16:00 CET

The Titanium Dioxide Manufacturers Association (TDMA) is hosting a webinar on 13 July 2021 at 16.00 CET (Brussels Time). The webinar is organized as an… Read more
May 6, 2021

The Titanium Dioxide industry is evaluating the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) opinion on E171

06 May 2021 – The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published its opinion on the safety of titanium dioxide (TiO2) as a food additive… Read more
April 16, 2021

TDMA Webinar on 23 April 2021, 15.00 CET

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
January 8, 2021

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
December 16, 2020

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
June 4, 2020

Legal action against the classification of titanium dioxide

04 June 2020 – On 13 May 2020, Member Companies of the Titanium Dioxide Manufacturers Association (TDMA) as a part of a wider group of… Read more
February 25, 2020

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
February 18, 2020

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
January 30, 2020

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
January 22, 2020

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
January 6, 2020

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
December 19, 2019

The European Commission must act on French suspension of E171 to stand behind the scientific opinions of the European Food Safety Authority

The French Government decided to suspend the use of E171 in food in France from 1 January 2020. The European Commission is still to put… Read more
December 3, 2019

European Parliament Environment Committee dismiss objection to classification of titanium dioxide

In a vote on 3 December 2019 a majority in the European Parliament’s Environment Committee did not support the resolution tabled by the… Read more
November 28, 2019

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
November 19, 2019

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
November 8, 2019

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
September 9, 2019

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
September 3, 2019

TDMA speaking at upcoming TiO2 world summit

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
April 19, 2019

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
March 25, 2019

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
February 1, 2019

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
January 28, 2019

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
July 6, 2018

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
June 6, 2018

New wonder material is a game-changer

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
March 27, 2018

3D-printed titanium dioxide in space

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
March 27, 2018

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
February 13, 2018

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
December 21, 2017

Cool your home without air conditioning

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
November 10, 2017

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
November 10, 2017

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
October 12, 2017

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
September 29, 2017

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
September 29, 2017

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
March 1, 2017

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
January 15, 2017

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
October 1, 2016

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