EU Countries Oppose Lifting Ban on Cancer-Causing Chemicals in Cosmetics
European Commission's proposal to relax rules for carcinogenic, mutagenic, and reprotoxic (CMR) substances faces opposition from member states.
According to a draft proposal, the Commission wants to lift the automatic ban on non-ingested cosmetics containing CMR substances, citing lower risk when not inhaled or swallowed.
- The proposal is part of the Commission's simplification drive and Chemicals Omnibus bill released in July.
- Member countries are set to oppose the proposal, with the Council of the EU draft position still subject to change.
The idea is that cosmetics containing these substances pose lower risk when they are not inhaled or swallowed.
Author's summary: EU countries reject lifting ban on toxic cosmetics chemicals.
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