The Excipient Taxonomy session with David Goldfarb and Bruno Hancock has been rescheduled to August 26 from noon to 1 pm EST.
At the meeting this week, Dave Schoneker will provide the latest TiO2 information. Dave has provided the following links to review before the meeting and he will update us on what has happened recently related to these issues. We hope you join us!
EMA's Q&A on TiO2 Removal or Replacement of TiO2
https://food.ec.europa.eu/safety/food-improvement-agents/additives/re-evaluation_en#questions--answers-on-titanium-dioxide
Regulator Opinions stating that TiO2 is SAFE
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) as a food additive: Current science report - Canada.ca
TOX/2021/46 TiO2 COT Interim position paper (food.gov.uk)
New Lawsuit in California and Negative Media – TiO2 use in Skittles
Skittles is sued over claims colorant in candies can cause BRAIN DAMAGE | Daily Mail Online
Skittles are toxic, U.S. lawsuit claims | Reuters
TDMA Statement Related to the Safety of TiO2 in Candies
TDMA comments on claims associating titanium dioxide in candies with health risks - TDMA
Also, IPEC-Americas, IPEC Europe, and the IQ Consortium are putting together a seminar in September in Brussels, Belgium to discuss the current TiO2 situation related to Pharmaceuticals in the EU, potential implications, and challenges with TiO2 alternatives, global activities, and the facts related to TiO2 Safety. Here is a link to information on this seminar which will be updated shortly as the program continues to develop and speakers are confirmed. We hope to have both representatives from regulatory agencies and the industry presenting at this meeting
Seminar: The Future Role of Titanium Dioxide as an Excipient in Pharmaceuticals | IPEC-AMERICAS (ipecamericas.org)
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Allison Radwick Ph.D.
Associate Medical Director
Symbiotix
New York NY
[email protected]Disclaimer: Opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my employer.
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