sulphonamides (sulphanilamide and its derivatives obtained by substitution of one or more h-atoms of the -nh2 groups) and their salts
Prohibited in EU cosmeticscosmetic ingredient
Is sulphonamides (sulphanilamide and its derivatives obtained by substitution of one or more h-atoms of the -nh2 groups) and their salts safe?
sulphonamides (sulphanilamide and its derivatives obtained by substitution of one or more h-atoms of the -nh2 groups) and their salts is prohibited in cosmetic products in the EU (CosIng Annex II).
Official regulatory status
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Sources
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