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EU To Review Chemical Regulations For Cosmetics

MDR Aktuell Brussels 14d13d Impact 5

The European Parliament voted for relaxed regulations regarding chemicals used in cosmetics. The reform aims to close a regulatory gap where no distinction was previously made between cleaning agents and cosmetics. Under the new rules, such substances may only be used if manufacturers prove they are harmless. The European Parliament voted for a proposal from the EU Commission regarding cosmetic product standards. Under the new rules, cosmetic products may contain higher amounts of certain potentially harmful chemicals. The substances in question include those classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic to reproduction. Manufacturers can apply for exemptions to use substances listed as carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic to reproduction if no alternatives are available. To qualify, companies must demonstrate that the quantity used is not harmful.

The European Parliament voted for relaxed regulations regarding chemicals used in cosmetics. The reform aims to close a regulatory gap where no distinction was previously made between cleaning agents and cosmetics. Under the new rules, such substances may only be used if manufacturers prove they are harmless. The European Parliament voted for a proposal from the EU Commission regarding cosmetic product standards. Under the new rules, cosmetic products may contain higher amounts of certain potentially harmful chemicals. The substances in question include those classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic to reproduction. Manufacturers can apply for exemptions to use substances listed as carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic to reproduction if no alternatives are available. To qualify, companies must demonstrate that the quantity used is not harmful. The decision follows existing strict EU regulations on these substances. The European Union is planning changes to regulations regarding certain substances currently banned in food and cosmetics. The goal of the changes is to reduce regulation for the chemical industry. Implementation is expected to take several months as the EU Parliament and member states coordinate the voting process.

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Sources · 7 independent

MDR Aktuell

“Das EU-Parlament hat für gelockerte Regeln bei Chemikalien in Kosmetika abgestimmt. Danach sollen für Lippenstift, Sonnencreme und andere Produkte nicht mehr die gleichen Standards gelten wie für Lebensmittel.”

MDR Kultur

“Das EU-Permint hat für Glockregeln bei Chemikalien in Kosme abgestimmt. Danach sollen für Livestift, Sonnenkreu und andere Produkte nicht mehr die Glockstandards gelten”

MDR Kultur

“Die Reform geht nun in die Verhandel zwischen Vertretern aus dem Europament und dem Rad der 27 EU-Länder.”

NDR Info

“In Kosmetikprodukten dürfen künftig wieder mehr potentiell schädliche Chemikalien enthalten sein. Das Europaparlament hat für einen Vorschlag der EU-Kommission gestimmt.”

NDR Info

“Hersteller können eine Ausnahme beantragen, wenn keine Alternativen verfügbar sind und sie nachweisen können, dass die verwendete Menge nicht schädlich wirkt.”

DLF Nova

“Das Europaparlament hat einen Vorschlag der EU-Kommission grundsätzlich zugestimmt. Konkret geht es um Schadstoffe, die in größeren Mengen Krebs auslösen oder unfruchtbar machen können.”

Bayern 2

“Das Europaparlament hat heute einem Vorschlag der Kommission zugestimmt, diese Regeln zu lockern. Kosmetika müssen demnach.”

DLF Nova

“In Zukunft können Hersteller bei Sonnencreme, Shampoo und Co. Ausnahmen beantragen, wenn sie nachweisen, dass die verwendeten Mengen unbedenklich sind. Ziel ist, dass es für die Chemiebranche weniger Regulierung gibt.”

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