In their role as risk managers, the European Commission and Member States will now reflect on EFSA’s scientific advice and decide upon any appropriate regulatory measures or advice for consumers.
While Skittles don't include white in their line-up, Dr. Johnson-Arbor theorizes that titanium dioxide is used to help contain all the other beautiful colors.

Variations of titanium dioxide are added to enhance the whiteness of paint, plastics, and paper products, though these variations differ from the food-grade ones for things we eat (1Trusted Source, 2Trusted Source).
Its chemical formula is TiO2, which means it consists of one titanium atom and two oxygen atoms (hence dioxide). It has a CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registration number of 13463-67-7.
Lithopone is the re-discovered white pigment with functional properties suitable for several applications.
Titanium dioxide is the most widely used whitening pigment in the world and has been linked to adverse health effects, particularly genotoxicity and intestinal inflammation. It is applied as food coloring and a whitening agent to a wide variety of foods, including chewing gum, cakes, candies, breads and ice cream.
The EU expert panel did not identify an immediate health concern linked to TiO2 when used as a food additive. However, due mainly to uncertainties concerning the safety of TiO2 nanoparticles, the panel concluded that TiO2 as a food additive (E171) could no longer be considered safe.
Lithopone B301, Lithopone B311 powder is also widely applied in paints and enamels
Likewise, the plastics industry relies heavily on titanium dioxide to enhance the appearance and durability of plastic products. With the increasing popularity of plastic packaging and consumer goods, the demand for titanium dioxide in this industry is expected to witness steady growth in the coming years. The versatility of titanium dioxide makes it a valuable additive to improve the brightness, opacity and color stability of plastic materials, ensuring improved product performance and consumer satisfaction.
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Loman Chemical Group (include Shanghai Loman Chemical Co Ltd; Wuhu Loman Chemical Co Ltd and Wuhu Loman Titanium Industial Co Ltd.)is one of the main titanium dioxide manufacturers in china, producing various high quality Anatase and Rutile titanium dioxide. Loman brand products, has being widely used in paper, paint, plastic, ink, coating, rubber, cosmetic, food, fiber, etc.
In order to meet different requirements of various customers, we actively expand producing other pigments, include Lithopone, Barium sulfate and Silica. Annual production volume of anatase and rutile grade titanium dioxide have reached 100,000 tons, lithopone 30.000 tons, barium sulfate 50.000 tons and precipitated silica 8.000 tons. The Loman brand is one of the famous brands in China, having great popularity both at home and abroad. Our products have been widely used in European, North America and Southeast Asia.
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In 2019, EFSA published a statement on the review of the risk related to the exposure to food additive titanium dioxide (E171) performed by the French Agency for Food, Environment and Occupational Health Safety (ANSES). In its statement, EFSA highlighted that the ANSES opinion reiterated the uncertainties and data gaps previously identified by EFSA and did not present findings that invalidated the Authority’s previous conclusions on the safety of titanium dioxide.