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Harmful Chemicals Found in Cosmetics

A report by the European Chemicals Agency reveals that hundreds of cosmetic products contain potentially harmful chemicals.

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European Chemicals Agency (Echa)

What advice is given to consumers?: Consumers are advised to check the ingredient lists of cosmetics for the aforementioned chemicals, as they were found across various price ranges.
What actions are being taken to address the issue?: National authorities in the participating countries are taking steps to remove the affected products from the market; however, investigations were still ongoing at the time of the report's publication.
What is the overall significance of the ECHA report?: The ECHA's report highlights the presence of potentially harmful substances in a significant number of cosmetics and stresses the importance of consumer awareness and regulatory action.
What are some of the harmful chemicals identified in the report?: The harmful chemicals found included Perfluorononyl Dimethicone (a PFAS chemical) and Decamethylcyclopentasiloxan (D5), which are slow to degrade in the environment and are potentially harmful to health.
How many cosmetic products were found to contain harmful chemicals?: Approximately 285 out of nearly 4,500 cosmetic products tested across 13 European countries contained harmful chemicals, according to a report by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).

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