Ban the 'Dirty Dozen' - the Campaign Needs You
by Jemma Morriss

I was horrified to read that many additives that are commonplace in foods in this country are completely banned in other countries.

The children's food campaigner, Lizzie Vann, has identified what she calls 'the 12 most common artificial additives that carry serious health concerns'. The list includes six colours, all of which are suspected carcinogens: Quinoline Yellow; Brilliant Blue; Sunset Yellow; Carmoisine; Ponceau 4R; Indigo Carmine.

Then there are artificial sweeteners, aspartame, saccharine (which is banned in several European countries) and acesulfame K. All of the 'dirty dozen' are banned in baby food and all bar one have been linked to hyperactivity. Ms Vann is campaigning for all these dangerous additives to be banned from any food likely to be eaten by children under 8. If you'd like to add your name to the petition and find out how else you can support the campaign, go to the Ban The Inedibles page. You can also print off a list of the nasties with their E numbers to help you spot them on food labels. And remember to eat organic, where these nasties will not appear.
Goodness Direct, 27th March 2005
www.GoodnessDirect.co.uk

PHILLIP DAY'S COMMENT: The public is finally beginning to stir itself concerning the dangers inherent in the chemicals palmed off on the public as foodstuffs. A number of high-profile articles have appeared in the international press recently so I heartily recommend all get involved in this petition. Sustained pressure on governments and the chemical industry is all it takes to change attitudes. It's not a quick process, but it does work. Look back to the 1970's and you'll see we have come a long way in chemical awareness. A great book to look up on Amazon:

The Politics of Food by Geoffrey Cannon

Also, my own book Health Wars discusses aspartame, saccharin, chemicals in food and personal care products, and what you can do about them. My recipe guide, Food for Thought, will assist in putting new ideas into action in the most tasty way possible.

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