DBP use in cosmetics

In some countries DBP is added to personal care products to impart qualities of durability and smoothness, or to improve their performance. When a small amount is added to nail polish, it provides just enough "give" to make it more "chip resistant." In Europe however, the use of DBP in such applications is now forbidden under changes to the EU Cosmetics Directive. The European law prevents any substance classified as being potentially carcinogenic, mutagenic or a reproductive toxicant (CMR) from being used in cosmetic applications. No such substances containing DBP can be sold to the general public from April 1, 2005.

• For more information please refer to: COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 2004/93/EC of 21 September 2004 amending Council Directive 76/768/EEC for the purpose of adapting its Annexes II and III to technical progress, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on September 25, 2004
• Please also see: Behind the Make-Up of Beauty Secrets