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    The document discusses regulations of the cosmetic industry in the United States compared to the United Kingdom. It notes that in the US, cosmetic products do not require pre-market approval or specific safety tests from the FDA. However, in the UK each new cosmetic product must undergo a full safety assessment before going to market. The document also lists some of the most common chemicals found in US cosmetics like parabens, phthalates, and sulfates which can cause issues like skin irritation, sperm damage, and endocrine disruption. On average, a woman uses 515 synthetic chemicals in personal care products daily without knowing their contents or safety.

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    The document discusses regulations of the cosmetic industry in the United States compared to the United Kingdom. It notes that in the US, cosmetic products do not require pre-market approval or specific safety tests from the FDA. However, in the UK each new cosmetic product must undergo a full safety assessment before going to market. The document also lists some of the most common chemicals found in US cosmetics like parabens, phthalates, and sulfates which can cause issues like skin irritation, sperm damage, and endocrine disruption. On average, a woman uses 515 synthetic chemicals in personal care products daily without knowing their contents or safety.

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    The document discusses regulations of the cosmetic industry in the United States compared to the United Kingdom. It notes that in the US, cosmetic products do not require pre-market approval or specific safety tests from the FDA. However, in the UK each new cosmetic product must undergo a full safety assessment before going to market. The document also lists some of the most common chemicals found in US cosmetics like parabens, phthalates, and sulfates which can cause issues like skin irritation, sperm damage, and endocrine disruption. On average, a woman uses 515 synthetic chemicals in personal care products daily without knowing their contents or safety.

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    to contact your senators and
    etic-chemicals-
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    this critical piece of legislation
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    How is the U.S cosmetic
    industry regulated
    compared to that of the
    U.K?
    Ingredients
    There are 4 main ingredients that
    can be found in each cosmetic
    product in the U.S

    1.) Parabens (skin irritants)


    2.) Phthalates (sperm damage,
    asthma)
    3.) Sulfates (Endocrine
    disruption. Developmental
    disorders) Safety
    4.) Fragrance (Hormone
    disruption)
    Assessments
    U.S

    The average women Cosmetic products and ingredients


    do not need pre-market approval
    puts 515 chemicals on her
    Regulations by the FDA
    body every day without The FDA does not require specific
    United States knowing tests to demonstrate the safety of
    The U.S currently has 3 regulations individual products or ingredients
    for al cosmetic products. U.K
    - Federal Drug & Cosmetic Act Every new product must undergo a
    - Fair Packaging & Labeling full safety assessment before it is
    Act allowed on the shelves,
    - Microbead-Free waters Act
    Each cosmetic must be assessed
    United Kingdom for safety by a duly qualified safety
    The U.K has a series of amendments assessor before it is made available
    that contains 25 regulations to the public

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