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CTSI has urged consumers to be aware of the risks of illegally imported confectionery
Posted 04 December 2024 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Food and Drink|National
UPDATES: Imported American sweets, snacks and fizzy drinks are under renewed scrutiny this Christmas, as CTSI warns parents and retailers about products with missing UK labelling, undeclared allergens and unauthorised additives found in high-street shops.
CTSI has issued a stark warning to parents this Christmas about unauthorised additives in imported American snacks, sweets and fizzy drinks. The products, which are often popularised by social media influencers on platforms like TikTok, are flooding UK high streets, posing serious health risks to children.
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