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
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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 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
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
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
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
July 1, 2016
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
July 1, 2016
TDMA/TDIC scientific position regarding the French proposal for a harmonised classification of titanium dioxide
May 31, 2016
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
June 1, 2013
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