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Food Fact Check: What are food additives and are they safe?

Posted by: Adam Hardgrave, Head of Food Additives, Flavourings and Contact Materials, Posted on: 9 July 2026 - Categories: Food Fact Check

Food Fact Check: Adam Hardgrave, Head of Food Additives, Flavourings and Contact Materials answers questions about Food Additives.

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