Parliament objects to legislation on food products that might be harmful to kids
Nov 02, 2020
The first objection concerns the Commissionâs proposed amendment to the legislation laying down specifications for food additives as regards titanium dioxide (E 171). It was approved with 443 votes to 118 and 135 abstentions.
Parliament calls on the Commission to apply the precautionary principle and to remove E171 from the EU list of permitted food additives that are currently used mainly to colour confectionery, bakery and pastry products as well as chewing gum, candies, chocolates, and ice cream. As these products are very popular with children, MEPs are particularly concerned about them being potentially very exposed to the additive. They underline that France banned sales of food products containing titanium dioxide as of 1 January 2020 and that 85 000 citizens across Europe have signed a petition to support the French ban.
For further information (in English), click on the Link
Draft resolution on objection to draft Commission regulation amending specifications for food additives as regards specifications for titanium dioxide (E 171). Link
Draft resolution on the objection to draft Commission regulation as regards maximum levels of acrylamide in certain foodstuffs for infants and young children. Link
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