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inoculated separately with strains of bacteria and fungi. The samples are
stored, then examined for survivors and these numbers recorded 5
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4.1.4 Safety
Cosmetic products marketed within the EU must not harm human health
when used under normal conditions or under normal foreseeable conditions
of use. An assessment of the safety of the cosmetic products must always be
available to the Danish EPA on the address that is listed on the container of
the cosmetic product (production site/company address). This safety
assessment must take the following aspects into account: The general
toxicological profile of the ingredients, the chemical structure of the
ingredients, the conditions under which the ingredients/products are used, the
exposure conditions (degree and route of exposure, area of body where the
cosmetic products are used) and the intended users (children/adults). A
special safety assessment must be carried out if the cosmetic products are
intended for use by children under the age of three (Stat. Ord. 422, 2006).
As a consequence of these rules “non-preserved” cosmetic products must be
assessed for their safety for consumers with respect to their “non-preserving
properties”. However, if the products without preservatives result in a shorter
shelf life than 30 months as described above, this should be stated on the
product as a durability date to ensure that a bacteria infested cosmetic
products is not used by the consumer.
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