The country’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) said it will ban long-lasting substances perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl — known as PFAS or “forever chemicals” — by 2027.
Precautionary approach
According to some researchers, these virtually indestructible molecules can build up in the body over time and studies have linked them to cancer, infertility and environmental damage.
PFAS are not a common ingredient in cosmetic products, however they have been found in items such as nail polish, shaving cream, foundation, lipstick and mascara.
“International research suggests PFAS are only found in a small number of products, but we take a precautionary approach