These associations conducted a study of 71 children’s sunscreen products and say they found “29 substances of varying degrees of concern.”
These associations conducted a study of 71 children’s sunscreen products and say they found “29 substances of varying degrees of concern.”
Two environmental groups asked the Anses health agency on Thursday to assess the risk-benefit ratio of the “worrying substances” they say they have found in children’s sunscreens.
“Given the number of substances of concern found in sun protection products for children, we requested reference to the Anses to assess the risk-benefit ratio between protection against the harmful effects of the sun and the risks posed by substances of concern, affirm these associations, Wecf France and Acting for the environment, in a press release.
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They also call for “a ban on children’s products of ingredients classified as very concerning, including endocrine disruptors and nanoparticles: 4-MBC, homosalate, octocrylene, cyclopentasiloxane, cyclohexasiloxane, titanium dioxide nanoparticles, especially phenoxyethanol.”
“Well, fragrances identified as human contact allergens (…) should no longer be allowed in children’s products,” they argued.
Ten Substances of Great Concern”
Finally, they state “an investigation by the DGCCRF (against fraud, ed) and the MSNA (Medication Agency, editor’s note) into compliance with labeling requirements for nanoparticle ingredients in cosmetics.” “Dissuasive sanctions” must be taken “in case of violation of the rules”.
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These associations conducted a study of 71 children’s sunscreen products and say they found “29 substances of varying degrees of concern.” Seriously tested products include Lancaster’s SPF 50+ Comfort, Sand & Sun Cream for Kids, Mixe Kids’ Sun Sensitive Skin Fine Mist 50+ or Isdin Pediatrics’ Clear Wet Skin Spray SPF 50+.
According to the associations, ten of these 29 chemicals are of “very concern” (carcinogens, neurotoxics, endocrine disruptors), seven are of “high concern” (especially due to allergens), and twelve are of “low concern” (cause ” health, environmental or other minor problems”).
Date Updated: July 2, 2020, 7:58 PM
Categories: Optical Illusion
Source: newstars.edu.vn