Mars Wrigley has confirmed the removal of titanium dioxide from its Skittles products sold in the United States. The decision follows a report from the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission, led by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which identified the additive as a potential health risk.
Titanium dioxide is commonly used to make food products appear whiter and more opaque. The MAHA report listed it among several additives that may cause cellular and DNA damage, particularly affecting children’s health. The FDA’s FoodData Central database shows over 4,000 candies still contain the substance.
The European Union banned titanium dioxide in 2022 after the European Food Safety Authority raised concerns about its genotoxicity. Additional research from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health identified the additive as a possible carcinogen in animal studies.
Mars Wrigley stated its products meet global food safety standards and that it regularly evaluates ingredients based on regulatory developments and scientific findings.
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