Nail Care Products | FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), these products are generally regulated as cosmetics [FD&C Act, section 201 (i)]. Nail products intended to treat medical problems,...
Government to Ban DBP in Cosmetics - Professional Beauty
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), a common chemical found in beauty products could be banned for being a reproductive toxin. DBP is often used as a perfume solvent, skin emollient or plasticiser in nail polishes. Belonging to the group of chemicals known as phthalates, this chemical can be found in the cosmetic industry worldwide.
Toxic-Free Beauty Act of 2025 - Breast Cancer Prevention
The EU has banned nearly 2,500 chemicals from beauty and personal care products. Canada, Japan, Argentina, Brazil, and Australia have also banned or restricted numerous chemicals from beauty or personal care products. More than 40 other nations have stricter cosmetic safety regulations than the U.S.
Phthalates - Safe Cosmetics
DBP [1] and DEHP [2] are banned in cosmetics sold in the EU. How to Avoid? Read the labels on nail products, and choose options that do not contain DBP. Some nail product labels indicate they are “phthalate-free.” Products that list “fragrance” on the label should be avoided to prevent possible exposure to phthalates. FILTER BY: References
California Is Banning 24 Ingredients from Beauty Products
On Sept. 30, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (AB 2762) into effect. The unprecedented bill is the nation's first state-level ban of 24 ingredients from...
- Is DBP in cosmetics a concern for consumer health?
- Exposure to DBP from cosmetics is extremely low compared with exposure from other sources, such as food and non-food products (EFSA, 2005e; CSTEE 2004, RAR 2003). Thus the inadvertent occurrence of DINP in cosmetics at trace levels does not seem to be a concern for consumer health. Only dermal exposure will be considered in the safety calculation.
- Are BBzP & DEHP cosmetic ingredients safe?
- COLIPA has formerly in a letter dated the 29th November 2002 stated that “since there is no intentional use of DMP, BBzP (Butyl benzyl phthalate) and DEHP (diethylhexyl phthalate) as cosmetic ingredients, COLIPA is not in a position to provide detailed safety dossier on theses substances.” Names in brackets have been added.
- Is DEHP in cosmetics a concern for consumer health?
- Exposure to DEHP from cosmetics is low compared with exposure from other sources, such as food and non-food products. Thus the inadvertent occurrence of DEHP at trace levels in cosmetics does not seem to be a concern for consumer health. Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) was found in 20/36 perfume samples at concentrations ranging from 0.1 – 14 mg/kg.
- Are DMP phthalates a cosmetic ingredient?
- DMP, DBP, BBP and DEHP are not cosmetic ingredients. DBP, BBP and DEHP are used extensively as plastic softeners and may be found in cosmetics as leachates from contact with plastic materials either during the processing of the raw materials or from the packaging of the finished product. Thirty-six perfumes were analysed for ten phthalates.
- Is there a limit for phthalates in cosmetic products?
- The problem about traces of phthalates in cosmetic products has been discussed at the cosmetic working group meetings and France has submitted a paper proposing a limit of 60 ppm of DEHP in cosmetic products.
- Can DIBP be used in cosmetic products?
- Further developmental and postnatal studies are needed to identify the reproductive effects of DIBP. (Borch, 2006) DIBP is classified by ECB as toxic to reproduction category 2, R61 (may cause harm to the unborn child) and category 3, R62 (possible risk of impaired fertility). It is therefore prohibited from use in cosmetic products.
