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In line with the decision made during the 21st ASEAN Cosmetic Committee (ACC) Meeting and its Related Events in Manila, Philippines declares the following ingredients are no longer allowed to be used in the formulation of cosmetic products:
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International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI) |
Other Name |
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Isopropylparaben |
Isopropyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, Sodium salt or Salts of Isopropylparaben |
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Isobutylparaben |
Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, Sodium salt or Salts of Isobutylparaben |
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Benzylparaben |
Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate |
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Phenylparaben |
Phenyl 4-hydroxybenzoate |
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Pentylparaben |
Pentyl 4-hydroxybenzoate |
The abovementioned ingredients are commonly used as preservatives in cosmetic products to inhibit or prevent microbial and fungal growth. Cosmetic products found to contain any of the five (5) identified banned ingredients pose potential health risk to the consuming public and therefore, shall not be allowed to be placed or to remain in the Philippine market starting 01 January 2016.
The FDA advises the general consuming public against buying and using cosmetic products that contain any of the five (5) identified banned ingredients. The public is encouraged to check if a cosmetic product contains any of the identified banned ingredients before purchasing the product.
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