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Order No. 1217 on ban for trading and using parabens in cosmetic products for children under 3 years of age.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
The purpose of this Order is to ban the inclusion of certain parabens (propyl paraben, butyl paraben, isopropylparaben, isobutylparaben and salts) in the import and sale of cosmetic products for children under 3 years of age. Inspection for ensuring compliance with these regulations shall be carried out by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
25 October 2013.
Notes
The ban is notified in the European Commission and EU Member States in accordance with article 12 of Council Directive 76/768/EEC of 27 July 1976 on cosmetic products.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Bekendtgørelse om forbud mod import, salg og anvendelse af visse parabener i kosmetiske produkter til børn under 3 år.
Implements