May cause fertility problems/ EU bans toxic ingredient in gel nail polish

A common ingredient found in many gel manicures has been banned in most of Europe, but is still freely available in the United States.

Trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO) is now officially banned in all cosmetic products after European Union regulators flagged it as potentially toxic to humans.

TPO is a "photoinitiator," a chemical that helps gel polish harden under UV light and keeps colors vibrant longer.

The ban comes after animal studies linked TPO to long-term fertility problems, prompting the EU to take precautionary action while more research continues.

Nail salons in all 27 EU member states, as well as countries like Norway and Switzerland that follow EU rules, must now stop selling TPO-based gels and safely dispose of existing stock. Manufacturers are racing to reformulate products without the controversial ingredient. /CNA

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