Hungary to Ban Critical Component in Nail Products Amid Health Concerns
Starting September 1, 2025, the use of Triphenylphosphine Oxide in nail salons will be prohibited due to its classification as a potential carcinogen.
The National Public Health Center of Hungary announced recent regulatory changes pertinent to the cosmetics industry, specifically impacting the artificial nail sector.
Starting September 1, 2025, Triphenylphosphine Oxide (TPO), a fundamental ingredient commonly used in gel nail products, will be classified under the CMR 1B category.
This classification denotes substances that may be carcinogenic, mutagenic, or detrimental to reproduction.
TPO serves a crucial role in the hardening process of gel polish and gel nails when exposed to UV light.
Animal studies have indicated potential carcinogenic effects, mutagenesis, and reproductive toxicity, raising significant concerns regarding human health.
The European Union has taken the precautionary approach of implementing restrictions on all UV-curing substances that contain TPO starting this fall.
Currently, there is no regulation prohibiting nail technicians from using existing stocks of TPO-containing products until the ban takes effect.
The new rules target only the production and distribution of such products, allowing professionals to deplete their current inventories despite health concerns raised by research findings.
While some brands have begun developing TPO-free alternatives, their availability remains limited compared to the wide variety of products still containing the substance, posing potential financial implications for businesses in the nail salon industry as they prepare for the upcoming regulatory changes.
Starting September 1, 2025, Triphenylphosphine Oxide (TPO), a fundamental ingredient commonly used in gel nail products, will be classified under the CMR 1B category.
This classification denotes substances that may be carcinogenic, mutagenic, or detrimental to reproduction.
TPO serves a crucial role in the hardening process of gel polish and gel nails when exposed to UV light.
Animal studies have indicated potential carcinogenic effects, mutagenesis, and reproductive toxicity, raising significant concerns regarding human health.
The European Union has taken the precautionary approach of implementing restrictions on all UV-curing substances that contain TPO starting this fall.
Currently, there is no regulation prohibiting nail technicians from using existing stocks of TPO-containing products until the ban takes effect.
The new rules target only the production and distribution of such products, allowing professionals to deplete their current inventories despite health concerns raised by research findings.
While some brands have begun developing TPO-free alternatives, their availability remains limited compared to the wide variety of products still containing the substance, posing potential financial implications for businesses in the nail salon industry as they prepare for the upcoming regulatory changes.
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