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One page per ingredient. What it is, where it's used, what the science says, and how the EU regulates it.

About ED Lists: The EU maintains lists of substances assessed for endocrine disruption. List I contains confirmed endocrine disruptors. List II covers substances under investigation. List III lists those flagged by national authorities.
Bisphenol A (BPA) Plasticiser EU ED List I

A confirmed endocrine disruptor (EU List I) now banned in baby products across the EU.

ED confirmed (EU List I)
Parfum / Fragrance Fragrance

An umbrella term that can hide hundreds of undisclosed chemicals, including potential endocrine disruptors.

Under review
Parabens Preservative EU ED List I

A family of preservatives — butylparaben is a confirmed endocrine disruptor on the EU's ED List I.

ED confirmed (EU List I)
Titanium Dioxide Colourant / UV Filter

Banned as a food additive in the EU since 2022, but still permitted in cosmetics with restrictions.

Moderate concern
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