Europe Bans Two Chemicals From Cosmetics
February 10, 2009 by DawnM
Filed under Allergies & Asthma, Endocrine Disruptors, Europe, Health Issues, Neurotoxicity, Other Health, Regulation, United Kindom
Europe Bans Two Chemicals From Cosmetics
The European Union has prohibited two chemicals from being used in cosmetic products, in a recent amendment to the European Cosmetics Directive. From November 5, 2009 companies are barred from using diethylene glycol (DEG) or phytonadione. This action has been taken following the discovery of high levels of DEG in some toothpaste products from other markets. Although a representative of the industry trade association, the Cosmetics, Toiletries and Perfumery Association (CTPA) suggested that reputable brands do not use DEG, trace levels are often present as an impurity in widely used ingredients such as glycerol.
