unauthorised use of colour E 171 - titanium dioxide- in food suplements from the United Kingdom
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Kategori
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Notifier
- Portugal
What is this? Some food supplements from the United Kingdom may contain a colour called E 171 (titanium dioxide). This colour is not allowed in food supplements in Portugal.
What's happening? Portugal has stopped these supplements at the border. They were sent from the United Kingdom.
Does this affect me? If you bought food supplements from the UK, check if they contain E 171. If they do, do not use them.
What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor before using any food supplement. They can help you choose a safe one.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: United Kingdom · Notifier: Portugal
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