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Cosmetics Horror

Cosmetics Horror

 

 

 

 

Cosmetics in India are tainted with toxic heavy metals, shows a study by Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment. It’s time regulators pulled up their socks.

Research study and reports
 
CSE study: Heavy metals in cosmetics
Report: Health impact of heavy metals in cosmetics.
Clarification: CSE seeks clarification: Company responses
Report: Taking stock - how the cosmetics industry ranks on toxic chemicals.
fact sheet
 
I: A measure of acceptable daily intake
II: ‘Trace’ impurities in cosmetics.
III: Colourants in cosmetics.
IV: Mercury in fairness creams, lipsticks.
V: The chromium threat.
VI: Risks of nickel exposure.
research papers
 
Concentrations and potential health risks of metals in lip products, EHP
Are cosmetics used in developing countries safe? Use and dermal irritation of body care products in Jimma Town, Southwestern Ethiopia, Journal of Toxicology
Exposure to phthalates and phenols during pregnancy and offspring size at birth, EHP
Exposure data for cosmetic products: lipstick, body lotion, and face cream, Food & Chemical Toxicology
A study on DNA binding affinity of chemicals present in cosmetic products using bioinformatics tools
regulations
 
Regulations for cosmetics
Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
Heavy metals in cosmetics (video)
 

view more on Cosmetics >>

 

Publication Date: 
17/01/2014

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