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.