Prohibited & Restricted Ingredients Testing in Cosmetics
It is legally illegal for cosmetic products to contain a component that makes the product harmful when used in accordance with the instructions on the label, in the customary and expected way by the consumer. Harmful ingredients listed in the relevant legal regulations and regulations are harmful to human health and prohibited substances.Prohibited and restricted ingredients listed by FDA regulations are listed as follows:
Bitionol: Prohibited as it may cause photocontact sensitization.
Chlorofluorocarbon propellants: The use of chlorofluorocarbon propellants in cosmetics and aerosol products for domestic consumption is prohibited.
Chloroform: Its use in cosmetic products may cause cancer in animals and cause human health
Halogenated salicylanilides (di-, tri-, metabromsalan and tetrachlorosalicylanilide): banned in cosmetic products because they can cause serious skin disorders.
Hexachlorophene : Due to its toxic effect and ability to penetrate human skin, the concentration of HCP in cosmetics cannot exceed 0.1 percent. Cannot be used in cosmetics applied to mucous membranes such as the lips.
Mercury compounds: May cause allergic reactions, skin irritation or neurotoxic problems and are easily absorbed through the skin and tend to accumulate in the body.
Methylene chloride: Causes cancer in animals.
Vinyl chloride: It is prohibited to be used as a component of aerosol products.
To all prohibited ingredients Appendix II of Cosmetics Regulation You can access from . Generally; Heavy metals, Phthalates, Glycol ethers, Formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing agents, Nitrosamines, Allergens, Polyaromatic hydrocarbons, Pesticides, Mycotoxins, GMO are Prohibited or Restricted Ingredients for cosmetic products.