–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 UV filters is a broad category of chemicals that can absorb the UVA or UVB radiation and were developed to provide skin protection.<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 They are an effective control measure against the adverse health effects of exposure to the solar radiation.<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Except their present in sunscreens, UV filters are also used in cosmetics (i.e. lipsticks, foundations) and personal care products (deodorants).<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Recent studies have indicated that UV filters might be possible endocrine disruptors and their inclusion in consumer products is regulated.<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Consumer products with UV filters: sunscreens, lipsticks, deodorants, make-up and foundation etc.<\/p>\n
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List of UV filters allowed in cosmetic products [Internet]. European Commission – Health and Consumers, Scientific Committees. 2014 [cited 2014 Jul 29]. Available from: http:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/consumers\/cosmetics\/cosing\/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.results&annex_v2=VI&search<\/p>\n
Opinion on the Evaluation of Potentially Estrogenic Effects of UV-filters adopted by the SCCNFP during the 17th Plenary meeting of 12 June 2001 [Internet]. European Commission – Health and Consumers, Scientific Committees. Available from: http:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/health\/scientific_committees\/consumer_safety\/opinions\/sccnfp_opinions_97_04\/sccp_out145_en.htm<\/a><\/p>\n CFR – Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 [Internet]. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 2013. Available from: http:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/scripts\/cdrh\/cfdocs\/cfcfr\/cfrsearch.cfm?cfrpart=352&showfr=1<\/a><\/p>\n Manov\u00e1 E., von Goetz N., Hauri U., Bogdal C., Hungerb\u00fchler K., Organic UV filters in personal care products in Switzerland: a survey of occurrence and concentrations, Int. J. Hyg. Environ. Health., 2013, 216, 508\u2013514.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 UV filters is a broad category of chemicals that can absorb the UVA or UVB radiation and were developed to provide skin protection. –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 They are an effective control measure against the adverse health effects of exposure to the … Continue reading