Manicurists who work with these substances are more susceptible to the harmful effects of exposure
Summary
Anvisa has banned the substances TPO and DMPT in cosmetic products, such as gel nails, due to cancer and infertility risks, with immediate production halts and trade and recall deadlines.
The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) banned the use of TPO substances on Wednesday 29th [óxido de difenil (2,4,6-trimetilbenzol) fosfina] and DMPT (N,N-dimethyl-p-toluidine), also known as dimethyltolylamine (DMTA), in personal care products, cosmetics, and perfumes, due to cancer and infertility risks. They are often found in products used to make artificial gel nails or gel polishes, which must be exposed to ultraviolet (UV) or LED light.
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The ban was approved at a meeting of Anvisa’s collegiate council. According to the agency, the measure aims to protect the health of people who use these products and especially of the professionals who work with them.
International studies carried out on animals have confirmed that these substances present the following risks:
- DMPT: classified as a substance that can cause cancer in humans.
- TPO: classified as toxic for reproduction and may damage fertility.
The same substances had previously been banned by the European Union. It is worth remembering that the substances are prohibited in any cosmetic product, not only in those intended for applying gel nails.
Manicurists who work with products based on these substances run greater risks, but the director of Anvisa, Daniela Marreco, believes that users are also subject to the harmful effects of exposure.
“It is worth underlining that adverse events related to these substances are, in general, associated with repeated and prolonged exposure, so occasional or infrequent contact represents a significantly lower risk; which, however, does not eliminate the need for a timely measure to ban these substances, fulfilling our role of protecting health by enacting the precautionary measure now proposed,” said Daniela in her vote in favor of the ban, as rapporteur.
The resolution defined some deadlines within which the ban will come into force:
- Immediately: Starting from the publication of the standard, the manufacture, import and granting of new registrations or notifications for products containing TPO or DMPT is prohibited.
- Deadline for trade: Companies and establishments have 90 days to stop selling (selling) or using products already on the market.
- After 90 days: After this period, all registrations and notifications relating to these products will be deleted by Anvisa. Responsible companies will have to withdraw those still in stores and distributors.
Source: Terra
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