Titanium Dioxide
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-30 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Inorganic white pigment banned by EFSA in 2022 due to DNA damage / genotoxicity concerns.
Official Category: Synthetic Colorant (합성착색료)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Permitted under food additive code
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS up to 1% by weight
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European Union (EFSA)
Prohibited
Banned in EU due to genotoxicity concerns
Commonly Found Foods
Chewing gum coatingswhite candiessalad dressingsdonut glazes
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Calcium carbonate✓ Rice starch
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