FSANZ review of titanium dioxide as a food additive - call for data

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for data on titanium dioxide and its safety when used as a food additive in Australia and New Zealand. information supplied through the call will assist FSANZ in reviewing the safety of titanium dioxide as a food additive. FSANZ are seeking data on: 

- Information on the physico-chemical characteristics of titanium dioxide as currently used as a food additive;

- Genotoxicity studies (in vitro or in vivo) with titanium dioxide; and

- Details of any other studies relevant for the safety assessment of titanium dioxide.

The consultation is open from 8 July 2021 to 17 September 2021.

FSANZ consultation - Review of Standard 2.9.1 Infant formula: Nutrient composition

The second consultation paper in the review of infant formula has been released and focuses on nutrient composition for macronutrients and energy, vitamins and minerals, permitted forms and other nutritive substances. The consultation is open until 19 August 2021. 

Please read today’s full technical alert for more details, including how to respond to the review and consultation