Advisory issued against use of toxic colours in cotton candy
Food safety officials in Visakhapatnam have issued an advisory banning the use of the carcinogenic chemical Rhodamine B in cotton candy. The move aims to protect children from health risks like liver damage and memory loss.
Why it matters
It underscores the ongoing challenges of food safety regulation and the protection of public health in street food markets.
The Office of the Assistant Food Controller and Designated Officer, Visakhapatnam district, on Monday issued an advisory prohibiting the use of hazardous synthetic colours, particularly Rhodamine B, in cotton candy.
Factual reporting on a public health advisory and legal regulations.
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