“In the light of the recent communication from the Food Standards Agency regarding the use of Malachite Green in paper hand towels, Kimberly-Clark Professional Europe can confirm that it no longer uses Malachite Green in the manufacture of any of its paper hand towel products.

Malachite Green was previously used by Kimberly-Clark Professional as a component of the green dye used in the manufacture of green rolled and folded hand towels.

In July 2005, Malachite Green was removed from the formulation of the dye however, we do not recommend the use of our green dyed towels for food contact purposes.

A range of products are available from Kimberly-Clark Professional Europe which meet current food contact guidelines.”