Europe ends up having stricter food regulations than in Brazil and the United States, so much so that “titanium dioxide” is banned on the European continent, although it is authorized in our country. country.
This mineral is used in cosmetics and food, in addition to serving as a pigment in other materials. The paper, ink, fiber, ceramics and rubber industries, for example, use the compound to make their products brighter, opaque and whiter.
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The European organization fears the genotoxicity of “titanium dioxide” nanoparticles, the ingestion of which can damage DNA and cause cell mutations that, in turn, can trigger cancer. In addition, a study carried out with animals showed that the additive can cause damage to the intestine.
In addition to titanium dioxide
- azodicarbonamide
Although it is allowed in controlled amounts in the United States, Brazil, Canada and China, azodicarbonamide is banned in the European Union when it comes to food preparation.
Research has established a direct link between exposure to azodicarbonamide and the onset of asthma. According to a follow-up report by the World Health Organization (WHO), regular occupational exposure to azodicarbonamide can lead to asthma and allergies. The WHO report notes that many of those who developed asthma and other respiratory complications showed symptoms within just three months of exposure.
- Use of pesticides
Anvisa reported that, since 2019, 37 pesticides registered in Brazil are banned in the EU and the US due to their potential toxic effects on health. When considering the active ingredients, the number rises to 44% of the 475 pesticides registered in the country in 2019.
A recent study published in the journal Public Health found that about 385 million people involved in agriculture suffer acute pesticide poisoning every year, including about 11,000 deaths. Symptoms reported by farm workers and farmers include weakness, headaches, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rashes, nervous system disorders and fainting. In more severe cases, the heart, lungs or kidneys can be significantly affected.
Despite being one of the leaders in agricultural production, the highest number of cases of pesticide poisoning is in the south Asia, followed by Southeast Asia and East Africa, but this does not exclude the cases of illnesses registered in the Brazil.