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UK Against Fluoridation

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Further dumbing down of the masses

Further dumbing down of the masses:
Australia seeks comment on fluoride in bottled water
Water Technology Online
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:42 UTC
Food Standards Australia New Zealand, a bi-national government regulatory agency, is seeking public comment on a proposal that would allow beverage manufacturers to add fluoride to bottled water.
The agency undertook review of the matter after the Australian Beverages Council Ltd. applied for approval of the voluntary addition of fluoride, at a level of 0.6 - 1.0 milligrams per liter (total of naturally occurring and added fluoride), to bottled water. According to the Foods Standards agency, this level aligns with the fluoride levels in fluoridated tap water, considered to have a "history of safe use."
If approved, bottlers adding fluoride to their bottled water would be required to indicate on the label that the product contains added fluoride. "This requirement will assist consumers to make an informed choice," the agency said.
Dr. John Matthews, federal president of the Australian Dental Association, said in a November 12 Radio Australia report that he agrees with the proposal to add the fluoride because fewer people are drinking tap water.
In the United States, about 20 bottled water companies produce bottled water brands that contain fluoride, according to the International Bottled Water Association Web site.

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