Cosmetics in the country are overseen by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. An FDA spokesman said the FDA does not comment on specific studies. On its Web site, the FDA said few studies have been done on the amount of chemicals in cosmetics. And published studies generally show very low levels of chemicals. The FDA website also notes that such low levels are unlikely to cause harm.
A fact sheet published on the agency’s website states, “As the science of PFAS in cosmetics continues to evolve,” the FDA will continue to analyze data from the cosmetics industry as well as published studies.
PFAS chemicals are a growing concern for lawmakers seeking to control their use in consumer products. The results of the study were announced after a group of U.S. senators introduced a bill to ban PFAS in cosmetics and other cosmetic products.
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