UK bans chemical in gel nail products over fertility concerns
- UK banned chemical TPO trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide in gel nail products from August 15, over concerns about fertility and reproductive health.
- The ban targets only TPO-containing products, with salons allowed to use existing stock until February 14, 2027.
- Experts said the amount of TPO found in nail products is 1,000 times lower than the level that could potentially affect fertility, and safer alternatives are available.
- The ban applies in England, Scotland and Wales, while Northern Ireland, the US and Australia still permit TPO in nail products.
Source: evrimagaci.org
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