Febea (Fédération des entreprises de la beauté) has reaffirmed the safety of octocrylene sunscreen in response to the publication of articles reporting a request to the government by Anses to restrict its use.
At the end of May 2023, the French National Health and Safety Agency (Anses) took a stance on octocrylene, a position reported in the press: in view of the risks that octocrylene poses to the environment, the Anses recommended that the Ministry of the Environment initiate, at European level, a proposal for a restriction.
Following publication of the press articles, Febea issued a press release in defense of this authorized ingredient.
"Octocrylene, like all other sunscreens, is regularly monitored and reassessed by the authorities. They have confirmed its safety at authorized doses, emphasizes Febea. As for the possible impact of this sunscreen on the marine environment, there is currently no standardized method for measuring it; nevertheless, the cosmetics sector is mobilized to undertake the necessary research."
In its press release, Febea also stressed the importance of sun protection products for protection against the risks of the sun.
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