Introduction The cosmetics industry is one of the most highly regulated sectors within the European Economic Area (EEA), where consumer safety and public health are top priorities. However, recent findings from an EU enforcement project highlight a significant issue within the cosmetics sector: 6% of tested cosmetics across 13 EEA nations contained restricted or banned chemicals. These alarming findings come from a collaborative investigation among member states, aiming to identify non-compliance and ensure public safety.…
