Titanium dioxide: food and cosmetic products recalled in France
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26/04/2023
Between February and April 2023, at least three food products and five sunscreen products containing titanium dioxide were recalled on the Recall Conso website:
- In line with previous controls, three food products were recalled because they contained the additive E171, banned in France since 2020:
- The sunscreen products recalled contained nanoparticles of titanium dioxide at a concentration higher than the maximum authorized level (25%):
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