2022-03-09 14:46:58
We found dozens and even hundreds of chemicals In the clothes and shoes we wear. Some chemicals, such as dyes, are intentionally used during the manufacturing process. Others are residues or impurities, present in varying degrees of concentration. There European regulations current frame 12 chemical substances or families Substances known to be skin allergens, such as hexavalent chromium or nickel.
Between 2016 and 2018, ANSES conducted biomedical research with the aim of identifying chemicals that cause skin allergies 50 patientsaccording to the suspicion of skin allergy experts. Two laboratories later confirmed the presence of the substances by analyzing clothes or shoes worn by the patients.
Based on the results of this study and within the framework of the “Reach” regulation, the IAEA, in collaboration with Sweden, proposes a Restrictions on more than 1,000 substances Skin sensitizer. If passed, this broader, more protective regulation for consumers would enable:
limiter Substances with known sensitizing potential exist but for which no applicable regulations exist;prohibit All so-called “disperse” dyes exist, which are used especially for coloring synthetic fibers. In fact, these dyes are often linked to the development of skin allergies.reduce Regulatory thresholds for nickel and hexavalent chromium do not provide adequate protection as they continue to cause allergies.
Finally, the agency reminds consumers to pay attention to Wash before wearing When washing any item of clothing that may come into contact with your skin for the first time, follow the manufacturer’s recommended washing recommendations.
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