cosmetics
Opinion
9
06.10.2023
- Communication No. 045/2023
New studies on antiperspirants containing aluminium: impairments to health unlikely as a result of aluminium uptake via the skin (521,36 KB)
14.10.2021
- BfR Opinion No. 031/2021
Tattoo inks: minimum requirements and test methods (1.012,56 KB)
07.09.2020
- Updated BfR Opinion No 038/2020
Skin creams, make-up and shampoos should be free from Pluralibacter (194,40 KB)
18.11.2019
- BfR Opinion No 045/2019
Reducing aluminium intake can minimise potential health risks (174,27 KB)
27.02.2018
- Updated BfR Opinion No. 008/2018
Highly refined mineral oils in cosmetics: Health risks are not to be expected according to current knowledge (167,58 KB)
10.02.2014
- BfR Opinion No. 015/2014
Hair colouring products: self-tests can cause allergies (46,60 KB)
31.01.2014
- Updated BfR opinion No. 005/2014
Vitamin A: Intake via cosmetic products should be restricted (30,97 KB)
03.01.2014
- BfR opinion No. 032/2014
Polyethylene-containing microplastic particles: health risk resulting from the use of skin cleansing and dental care products is unlikely (31,83 KB)
22.01.2013
- BfR Opinion No. 020/2013
Methylisothiazolinone (MI) contained in cosmetics may cause allergies (23,56 KB)
FAQ
8
11.10.2024
- Update of frequently asked questions to the BfR
Titanium dioxide: Are there health risks? (313,24 KB)
07.03.2024
- FAQ BfR
Cosmetic products: All ingredients must be tested (227,71 KB)
06.01.2022
- Updated BfR FAQ
Frequently asked questions about tattoo inks (93,59 KB)
14.08.2020
- BfR FAQ
Frequently asked questions regarding the BfR's reassessment of aluminium in antiperspirants from 20 July 2020 (59,55 KB)
19.12.2019
- BfR FAQ
Sun cream and similar products - are there health risks? (53,70 KB)
12.10.2017
- BfR FAQ
Questions and answers on the study lead of BfR investigating the distribution of tattoo ink as nano-sized particles in lymph nodes (44,40 KB)
26.05.2015
- BfR FAQ
Questions and Answers on Mineral Oil in Cosmetic Products (37,12 KB)
27.01.2014
- FAQ from the BfR
Questions and Answers on the Risk Assessment of Cosmetic Products (34,47 KB)
Communication
6
21.09.2023
- Communication No. 040/2023
Deodorant challenge: abuse can seriously damage health (638,12 KB)
09.11.2022
- Communication No 031/2022 of the BfR
Toxicological testing requirements to be developed: 3rd Expert discussion at the BfR on tattoo inks (90,27 KB)
08.11.2022
- Communication No 030/2022 of the BfR
Operable minimum toxicological requirements: 2nd Expert discussion at BfR on tattoo inks (134,90 KB)
13.10.2022
- Communication No 024/2022 from the BfR
Self-experiment: Body can absorb fluorine-containing chemical PFOA through the skin (97,60 KB)
16.06.2022
- BfR Communication No. 014/2022
Necessary specifications of tattoo ink ingredients: Expert discussion at the BfR (255,97 KB)
13.12.2019
- BfR Communication No 049/2019
How much aluminium passes through the skin? The BfR reviews a new expert opinion (134,07 KB)
Fragen und Antworten
9
11.10.2024
Titanium dioxide: are there health risks?
13.01.2022