On the eve of Halloween, everyone is rushing to the sweets section of supermarkets to stock up on candy. However, this would not be such a good idea, according to the association Agir pour l'environnement, which carried out the investigation. Chewing gum, sweets, biscuits… A hundred food products intended for children contain nanoparticles.
The association is particularly concerned about the presence of the dye E171, which makes a product more attractive by modifying its color, taste or texture and which is made from titanium dioxide, a possibly carcinogenic substance. Increased danger in the form of nanoparticles, because they have the ability to penetrate the body, especially the intestines, kidneys and brain.
In a study published last June, Acting for the Environment had already sounded the alarm after having four food products tested. The results revealed that all of them contained nanoparticles, without this mention appearing on the labels, as required by European regulations.
"Halloween must remain a celebration... and without horrors for the health of children!" “says Magali Ringoot, from Agir pour l’Environnement. For this reason, the Ministries of Health and the Environment have asked the National Food Safety Agency (Anses) to conduct an investigation to assess the risks.
