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ECHA finds banned chemicals in cosmetic products

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Published on: 30 October 2024
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LNB News 30/10/2024

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Issue Date: 30 October 2024

Published Date: 30 October 2024

Jurisdiction(s): European Union

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The European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) Enforcement Forum has found, through its pilot enforcement project, that out of 4,500 inspected cosmetic products, 6% contained hazardous substances banned under Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 (EU Persistent Organic Pollutants Regulation) and Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (EU REACH). The chemicals found adversely affect human health and the environment, are toxic to human reproduction and are suspected of causing cancer.

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