May 2015

5 parabens banned, certain other ingredients restricted

Restricted ingredients An important amendment of the Annexes II and V of the EU cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 was published in April. The most important changes to the Regulation are the following: Isopropylparaben, Isobutylparaben, phenylparaben, benzylparaben, pentylparaben can no longer be used in cosmetic products Measures on propylparaben and butylparaben are under preparation Triclosan is banned

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