As of summer 2022, titanium dioxide (E171) will be banned as a food additive, says the European Commission. The ban will apply after a six-month transition period.
Titanium dioxide is used to add white color to foods, such as baked goods and sandwich spreads, to soups, sauces, salad dressing, and food supplements. Member states of the Commission unanimously endorsed the proposal, which was first initiated in autumn 2021. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concluded that E171 can no longer be considered safe when used as a food additive.