Food safety experts in the European Union (EU) have recently updated their safety assessment of TiO2 as a food additive. In Europe, TiO2 is referred to as E171, in accordance with European labelling requirements for food additives. The EU expert panel took into account toxicity studies of TiO2 nanoparticles, which to this point had not been considered relevant to the safety assessment of TiO2 as a food additive.
2. Hazard identification The MSDS should outline any potential hazards associated with the handling and use of lithopone. This includes information on the physical and chemical properties of the product, as well as any potential health hazards or environmental risks.