Cosmetics chemical linked to birth defects - Phthalates

Cosmetics chemical linked to birth defects

Long overdue to ban the phthalates from consumer goods. There was no reason to wait until it was proved that it has serious effects on humans, when these were already demonstrated on animals.

Irrespective responds of the industry body CFTA

'there appears to be ’potential technical uncertainties’ regarding the way the study was conducted and the conclusions it drew.' “To draw the broad conclusions being reported in the media from such preliminary findings is totally unsupportable from a scientific viewpoint,” the CFTA said in an official statement.

Only 'tested safe' substances should be used in cosmetic products