Following this report, the EU is likely to adopt an EU-wide ban early 2022. The UK is still considering its stance on the additive, suggesting no immediate national ban is to be expected, but further action cannot be ruled out. However UK producers who also export products to Europe will have to ensure that their products do not contain the colour.

 

Food Labelling Services comments:

All food additives have to be authorised for use in specific food products, and this is controlled by the Additives Regulations. THe ban of Titanium Dioxide would be an amendment to this regulation, and it is understood that htere will be a relatively short transition period to remove Titanium Dioxide from any product.