ECHA gives verdict on 3 everyday cosmetics ingredients

Published: 7-Oct-2019
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The ECHA's Committee for Risk Assessment has given its opinion on citric acid, methyl salicylate and isobutyl methyl ketone

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The European Chemicals Agency’s Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) has decided on the harmonised classification of 15 substances, including three used in cosmetics, which could eventually lead to a ban on their use.

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