Additives back in the spotlight

UK: Mars takes action on additives

Mars is stepping up its efforts to remove artificial colours from its confectionery products, the company said today (13 September).…

FSA study takes additives debate to new level

The debate over the link between food additives and colourings and hyperactivity in children has raged for many years but…

UK: Study shows “additive link to hyperactivity”

UK researchers believe they have demonstrated a link between certain artificial food additives and colourings and hyperactivity in children. The…

EU: Review on additives controls imminent

Colourings, nitrates, nitrites and polysorbates will be priority substances in a comprehensive review of additive controls to be carried out…

EU: Parliament calls for more openness on additives

The European Parliament today (10 July) voted for more openness within proposed common EU authorisation procedures for food additives, enzymes…