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U.S. to Phase Out Synthetic Food Dyes

On April 22, 2025, the U.S.

FSA Against Food Colorants

The UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA), after reviewing recent research conducted by the University of Southampton, recommends that manufacturers stop using a number of food colorants.

Beta-Carotene and Cancer Risk

Studies have shown that a daily intake of around 30 mg of beta-carotene increases the risk of lung cancer and prostate cancer in smokers and people working in asbestos-related industries.

Levels of Danger for Food E-Additives

There are widespread opinions in society about the harm of food additives with the "E" code.

Antioxidants including vitamin E can promote lung cancer: study

A decades-old medical mystery - why antioxidants such as vitamin E and beta carotene seemed to accelerate the growth of early lung tumors in high-risk populations such as smokers, rather than prote