France proposes to prohibit the addition of phthalates to consumer products such as footwear

On May 3, 2011, the French National Assembly passed a bill that laid an important foundation for the ban on the addition of phthalates, benzoates and alkyl phenols to consumer products. The members of the National Assembly believe that even if there is no definitive scientific research to prove the harmfulness of the products containing these chemicals, the precautionary principle must be implemented.

Phthalates, benzoates, and alkyl phenols can be used in a variety of cosmetics and are widely used in a wide variety of plastic products and daily necessities, including mobile phones, kitchen utensils, vinyl floors, and detergents. Over the past 10 years, the hazards of these chemicals have attracted much attention. Although many companies and multinational governments, such as the US Food and Drug Administration, claim that exposure to these chemicals will not harm human health, recent studies have yielded the opposite result.

The inspection and quarantine department reminded that if this proposal is passed, products containing phthalates, benzoates and alkyl phenols may be permanently banned from entering the French market. Although the bill does not list the specific prohibited products, some examples are provided, including footwear, clothing, cosmetics and food packaging. At present, the EU 2005/84/EC and California AB1108 decrees restrict the content of phthalates, Brazil, Argentina, Japan and other countries also have restrictions on the content of phthalates, and the French plan The ban on the use of phthalates, benzoates and alkyl phenols is bound to have a certain impact on related businesses in China. Therefore, to remind enterprises that produce products containing such substances, they should follow relevant information in a timely manner, and strive to carry out technological research and development and innovation, to avoid the economic consequences caused by the use of phthalates, benzoates and alkyl phenols resulting in product sales. loss.

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