2017.03 DANGER OF ADDITIVE AZODICARBONAMIDE (ADA)
Whereas #1:
Azodicarbonamide is a food additive found in bread flour and is also found in the undercoating of jarred food lids, including baby food; and
Whereas #2:
Azodicarbonamide has been found to produce asthma in those manufacturing it or using it; and
Whereas #3:
Europe has banned the additive but Health Canada considers it safe; and
Whereas #4:
Health Canada has not established a safe daily intake level; therefore be it
Resolved #1:
That the National Council of Women of Canada (NCWC) adopt as policy that azodicarbonamide not be used in any food, food containers and children’s toys and children’s clothing; and be it further
Resolved #2:
That NCWC urge the Government of Canada to prohibit azodicarbonamide from being used in any food, food containers, and children’s toys and children’s clothing.