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Titanium Dioxide (E171) Food Additive has been detected in Chocolate Products.

February 27 2025

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Titanium Dioxide (E171), a food additive, has been detected in chocolate products originating from the Russian Federation. This incident was reported on February 10, 2025, and has been categorized under control measures due to concerns...

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Titanium Dioxide (E171), a food additive, has been detected in chocolate products originating from the Russian Federation. This incident was reported on February 10, 2025, and has been categorized under control measures due to concerns regarding food safety.

The detection of Titanium Dioxide in chocolate products falls under the hazard category of adulteration. This classification indicates that the presence of this additive is not in compliance with established food safety regulations. The incident has been logged in the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) portal, which serves as a network for food safety authorities across Europe to share information about potential risks associated with food products.

The use of Titanium Dioxide in food products has raised concerns in various regulatory bodies, and its detection in chocolate products is being monitored closely. Stakeholders in the food industry are advised to remain informed about this incident and its implications for food safety standards. Further updates may follow as authorities continue to assess the situation and take necessary actions.


  • Incident: Titanium Dioxide (E171) Food Additive has been detected in Chocolate Products.
  • Date: 2025-02-10
  • Product: Chocolate Products
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  • Origin of issue: Russian Federation
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  • Incident Category: Control
  • Hazard Category: Adulteration
  • Source: Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed portal (RASFF)

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Tags: Adulteration, Control, Russian Federation, Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed portal (RASF, February 2025