Risksedit

Excessive consumption of confectionery has been associated with increased incidences of type 2 diabetes, obesity, and tooth decay17

Contaminants and coloring agents in confectionery can be particularly harmful to children Therefore, confectionery contaminants, such as high levels of lead, have been restricted to 1 ppm in the US There is no specific maximum in the EU18

Candy colorants, particularly yellow colorants such as E102 Tartrazine, E104 Quinoline Yellow and E110 Sunset Yellow FCF, do have many restrictions around the world Tartrazine, for example, can cause allergic and asthmatic reactions and was once banned in Austria, Germany, and Norway Some countries such as the UK have asked the food industry to phase out the use of these colorants, especially for products marketed to children19