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Seren Morris

Skittles lawsuit: What is titanium dioxide and why is Mars being sued?

Mars is being sued in the US, as a consumer alleges Skittles are not fit for human consumption.

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Confectionary giant Mars is being sued in the US by a consumer who has alleged that Skittles are “unfit for human consumption.”

The popular sweets, which bear the tagline “taste the rainbow” contain a colour additive called titanium dioxide, which is banned by the EU, but is still permitted in the US and the UK.

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