The European Union has decided to phase out eight artificial smoke flavorings, including those used in BBQ and smoky bacon potato chips, over the next two years due to cancer risk concerns. As a result of post-Brexit trading arrangements, Northern Irish crisp makers will be subject to this ban, potentially creating a 'smoky bacon border' between Northern Ireland and Britain.
The European Union is set to eliminate eight artificial smoke flavorings, including those used in popular products like smoky bacon potato chips, due to cancer risk concerns. https://t.co/tUFHmsnvJK
Currently enjoying these crisps, which would have definitely voted Remain. #smokybaconborder https://t.co/T79cKOHLTY
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'Smoky bacon border' could be created between Britain and Northern Ireland because of EU crisp flavouring rules https://t.co/GHm8wwkIEI https://t.co/CMhgCj5yjd
Northern Irish crisp makers will be subject to an EU ban on smoke flavourings because of post-Brexit trading arrangements that could create a “smoky bacon border” with Britain https://t.co/2lLLOZl60m
EU flavouring ban risks creating 'smoky bacon' Brexit border between Northern Ireland and Britain https://t.co/OLTe2Fu3z2
The EU has decided to phase out artificial smoke flavourings over the next two years - meaning some flavours like BBQ and smokey bacon are at risk. https://t.co/1krdZErTpd