British Fluoridation Society calls for allowing the addition of fluorides to foods

Ahead of the vote by the Environment, Food Safety and Public health Committee of the European Parliament on a regulation on Food Additives scheduled on the 20-21 March 2006, the British Fluoridation Society calls for a strong stance to allow the addition of fluorides to foods.


According to the BFS, various amendments (23 and 24) if accepted, would prohibit the addition of fluorides to food and water.

The BFS argues that exposure to fluoride has been one of the main factors contributing to the widespread improvement of oral health. However, oral health inequalities exist between and within EU Member States. Besides, dietary fluoride intake plays a major role in the prevention of dental caries.

Therefore the BFS urges civil society organisations to lobby actively Members of the European Parliament in order to encourage them to reject the proposed amendments.

The Scheel report on Food Additives was adopted with fluorid and fluoride formulations included in the lists of vitamins and minerals that may be added to foods.

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Last modified on July 24 2006.