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.