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Forever chemicals in makeup have uncertain health effects, FDA report finds
The FDA found 51 PFAS in 1,744 cosmetics but could not confirm safety due to insufficient research, highlighting the need for further study, officials said.
- On Dec. 30, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a report finding 51 PFAS in 1,744 cosmetic formulas but said it could not determine their safety due to limited research.
- Congress mandated the study in 2022, prompting the FDA's three-year examination that produced a hundreds-page report reviewing cosmetic formulations.
- Incomplete toxicology and CDC health findings show FDA scientists lack data for most PFAS while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention links accumulation to cancer, pregnancy issues and increased cholesterol.
- Makary urged more research and interagency work, saying, `'This lack of reliable data demands further research,'` while the FDA pledged continued collaboration with the CDC and EPA.
- Because PFAS do not break down easily, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to update recommendations across the retail and food supply chain, signaling potential regulatory follow-up.
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Forever chemicals in makeup have uncertain health effects, FDA report finds
The nation's top food and product regulator said there are "significant" gaps in scientists' understanding of how PFAS in cosmetics affects people.
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FDA has released a congressionally mandated report evaluating the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in cosmetic products. This content is for Group 1 - Individual Seat, Individual Subscription - Annual ($555), Individual Subscription - Monthly ($55), Introductory Subscription - non-renewing ($60), and Sponsored account members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post FDA-mandated report finds “insufficient da…
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