Platzek T, Krätke R, Schulz C
Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung, Berlin.
Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz. 2010 Jun;53(6):610-4. doi: 10.1007/s00103-010-1058-3.
The safety of cosmetic products is ensured primarily by the manufacturer. In addition, a set of regulatory elements is effective to exclude the use of hazardous ingredients in cosmetics. In addition to the ban of certain compounds, limitations and use restrictions are compiled in annexes of the directive. In the future, major changes in the safety assessment of cosmetic ingredients are expected considering the ban of animal experiments. The present high level of consumer protection must be maintained; furthermore, innovations should be put into practice without unacceptable risks for the consumer. The new EU regulation on cosmetic products shall be directly applicable in all member states. Finally, two examples for a risk assessment of cosmetic ingredients are presented: diethylene glycol in tooth paste and boric acid in lip care products.
化妆品的安全性主要由制造商来保证。此外，还有一系列监管措施可有效杜绝在化妆品中使用有害成分。除了禁止某些化合物外，指令附件中还编制了限制和使用规定。考虑到动物实验被禁止，预计未来化妆品成分的安全性评估将发生重大变化。必须维持目前高水平的消费者保护；此外，创新措施的实施不应给消费者带来不可接受的风险。欧盟关于化妆品的新法规将在所有成员国直接适用。最后，给出了两个化妆品成分风险评估的例子：牙膏中的二甘醇和唇部护理产品中的硼酸。
