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Brazil updates allowed UV filters in cosmetics
On February 9,
2022, the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) published a resolution
addressing ultraviolet (UV) filters allowed to be present in cosmetics. In
addition, Resolution 600 formally
adopts MERCOSUR's resolution 44/2015 amended by MERCOSUR 14/2021.
In summary, Resolution 600
allows 36 UV filters in cosmetics, establishes a maximum concentration
limit for each substance, and enacts other limitations for specific substances.
An important detail is that the list only includes those substances added into
sunscreen products focused on avoiding damage caused by UV rays. Among the
substances are:
|
Substance |
Maximum authorized concentration |
|
Triethanolamine Salicylate |
12% |
|
4-Aminobenzoic Acid |
15% |
|
Titanium Dioxide |
25% |
|
Zinc Oxide |
25% |
|
Drometrizole Trisiloxane |
15% |
Failure to comply with the provisions constitutes a sanitary
infraction. Businesses should check the complete list
and how the resolution might impact their activities.
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