cosmetics
Opinion
9
14.10.2021
- BfR Opinion No. 031/2021
Tattoo inks: minimum requirements and test methods (1,012.56 KB)
07.09.2020
- Updated BfR Opinion No 038/2020
Skin creams, make-up and shampoos should be free from Pluralibacter (194.40 KB)
20.07.2020
- BfR Opinion No 030/2020
New studies on antiperspirants containing aluminium: impairments to health unlikely as a result of aluminium uptake via the skin (371.22 KB)
18.11.2019
- BfR Opinion No 045/2019
Reducing aluminium intake can minimise potential health risks (174.27 KB)
27.02.2018
- Updated BfR Opinion No. 008/2018
Highly refined mineral oils in cosmetics: Health risks are not to be expected according to current knowledge (167.58 KB)
10.02.2014
- BfR Opinion No. 015/2014
Hair colouring products: self-tests can cause allergies (46.60 KB)
31.01.2014
- Updated BfR opinion No. 005/2014
Vitamin A: Intake via cosmetic products should be restricted (30.97 KB)
03.01.2014
- BfR opinion No. 032/2014
Polyethylene-containing microplastic particles: health risk resulting from the use of skin cleansing and dental care products is unlikely (31.83 KB)
22.01.2013
- BfR Opinion No. 020/2013
Methylisothiazolinone (MI) contained in cosmetics may cause allergies (23.56 KB)
FAQ
7
06.01.2022
- Updated BfR FAQ
Frequently asked questions about tattoo inks (93.59 KB)
12.05.2021
- Update of frequently asked questions to the BfR
Titanium dioxide: Are there health risks? (148.73 KB)
14.08.2020
- BfR FAQ
Frequently asked questions regarding the BfR's reassessment of aluminium in antiperspirants from 20 July 2020 (59.55 KB)
19.12.2019
- BfR FAQ
Sun cream and similar products - are there health risks? (53.70 KB)
12.10.2017
- BfR FAQ
Questions and answers on the study lead of BfR investigating the distribution of tattoo ink as nano-sized particles in lymph nodes (44.40 KB)
26.05.2015
- BfR FAQ
Questions and Answers on Mineral Oil in Cosmetic Products (37.12 KB)
27.01.2014
- FAQ from the BfR
Questions and Answers on the Risk Assessment of Cosmetic Products (34.47 KB)
FAQs
8
13.01.2022
Frequently asked questions about tattoo inks
12.05.2020
Titanium dioxide: Are there health risks?
Press releases
6
Topic pages
3
Communication
1
13.12.2019
- BfR Communication No 049/2019