Ban the Use of Titanium Dioxide in Foods and Medicines

The Issue

I was devastated when we left the EU for one reason. They were banning poisonous additives in foods and medicines. I can’t even choose whether I put this in my body as it is in medication that I need. It's time we follow suit with the European Union, who has recognized the dangers of titanium dioxide and banned its use.

Titanium dioxide is a common additive used because it's cheap to produce, but its cost to human health is far greater. Research has shown that this substance can be extremely toxic to humans, potentially causing cancer (Source: International Agency for Research on Cancer). Despite these known risks, it continues to be used extensively by food and pharmaceutical industries.

The continued use of titanium dioxide not only endangers public health but also contributes to a vicious cycle where more people fall ill, leading to an increased demand for medications - which only benefits Big Pharmaceutical Companies at our expense.

It's time we prioritize public health over corporate profits. Let us urge our government officials to ban the use of titanium dioxide in foods and medicines immediately. Sign this petition today!

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The Issue

I was devastated when we left the EU for one reason. They were banning poisonous additives in foods and medicines. I can’t even choose whether I put this in my body as it is in medication that I need. It's time we follow suit with the European Union, who has recognized the dangers of titanium dioxide and banned its use.

Titanium dioxide is a common additive used because it's cheap to produce, but its cost to human health is far greater. Research has shown that this substance can be extremely toxic to humans, potentially causing cancer (Source: International Agency for Research on Cancer). Despite these known risks, it continues to be used extensively by food and pharmaceutical industries.

The continued use of titanium dioxide not only endangers public health but also contributes to a vicious cycle where more people fall ill, leading to an increased demand for medications - which only benefits Big Pharmaceutical Companies at our expense.

It's time we prioritize public health over corporate profits. Let us urge our government officials to ban the use of titanium dioxide in foods and medicines immediately. Sign this petition today!

The Decision Makers

Victoria Atkins MP
Victoria Atkins MP
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Geoff Ogle
Geoff Ogle
CEO Food Standards Scotland

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Petition created on 18 December 2023