COSMETICS: FRENCH DECISION ABOUT PHENOXYETHANOL

Last 13 March 2019 an important French decision was published regarding phenoxyethanol.

It provides that all non-rinsing products containing this preservative must bear the indication on the label that the product cannot be used in the diaper area in children under 3 years of age.

Deodorants and styling and make-up products are excluded.

All products marketed in France must comply with the decision within 9 months from the date of publication of the same.

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