Richard Watts, Campaign Director at Sustain, said: "This decision is good news for children and parents, who have known for many years that these additives affect children's behaviour. The FSA had little choice other than to take this step as soon as they received scientific evidence that these additives were about as harmful to children as leaded petrol."
He continued: "We are very disappointed that the food industry continues to produce new products that contain these additives and we call on them to immediately withdraw any product containing these harmful additives."
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Notes to editors
The Action on Additives campaign has found over 1000 products available in the UK which contain these additives. It is likely that there are many more which researchers have not found yet. More detail can be found at www.actiononadditives.com
The comparison with the health effects of leaded petrol was made by Prof Jim Stevenson of Southampton University in a paper to the FSA Board. Prof Stevenson led the Southampton Study which proved the link between these additives and an increase in hyperactivity.
Children's Food Campaign: Campaigning for policy changes so that all children can easily eat sustainable and healthy food.
