EU Commission Wants Expert Opinion On Prostaglandin Analogs In Eyelash Growth Cosmetics
Executive Summary
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety will consider available safety data for prostaglandin analogs isopropyl cloprostenate, ethyl tafluprostamide and others with known use in eyelash-growth cosmetic products in the EU. Currently, the substances are not restricted in cosmetic products.
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