On April 14, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration filed a petition submitted by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and several other NGOs requesting that the agency repeal its regulation ...

While the European Commission recently banned the use of titanium dioxide (TiO2) in foods in the EU, and the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has just warned consumers to avoid it, the ...

MCLEAN, VA. — Mars, Inc. has removed titanium dioxide from Skittles sold in the United States, according to a May 28 article from Bloomberg. Mars did not respond to a request for comment from Food ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some consumer advocacy groups and health agencies — particularly, those at the Environmental Working Group — have been pushing ...

Titanium dioxide (TiO 2) has been classified as a possible human carcinogen through inhalation since 2006. This nanomaterial was used as a food coloring and opacifying agent (E171) until it was banned ...

California legislators this week passed a closely-watched and controversial bill that if signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom would ban in the state the sale of foods and beverages including four popular food ...

If you're heading to the movies later, you might want to stick with some popcorn instead of buying Skittles. On Thursday, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Mars, Inc., the producer of Skittles ...

PENNSAUKEN, NJ —Puratos has committed to remove titanium dioxide (TiO 2) from all its products by 2025. Titanium dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral and has been used in food for decades. It ...

In a lawsuit filed last week, a consumer alleged that Skittles were "unfit for human consumption" because the rainbow candy contained a "known toxin" – an artificial color additive called titanium ...