EU to ban 22 chemicals used in hair dye

TWENTY-TWO chemicals used in hair colourings will be banned by the end of the year, Europe’s Industry Commissioner said yesterday.

EU to ban 22 chemicals used in hair dye

It’s the first step in creating a list of safe hair dyes following fears that some may contribute to bladder and blood cancers.

About 60% of European women and up to 10% of men colour their hair an average of eight times a year at a cost of €2.6 billion.

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