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EU says gel nail polish has a ‘reproductive toxicant’ in it, but why hasn’t Canada banned it?
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CityNews Halifax
The European Union recently banned the sale and use of trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide – also known as TPO – for its alleged reproductive toxicant qualities.
Most gel nail polishes contain TPO, as it’s the key ingredient to ensure a shiny finish after hardening following exposure to UV light.
However, Canada has yet to take any similar action, considering its risk-based model for product regulation.
But if the writing is on the wall about TPO’s dangers, what is stopping Health Canada from taking a proactive stance on reproductive safety?
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