The ban on using TPO in cosmetics will apply throughout the EU
From September 1, 2025, it will apply in the entire European Union No use in TPO cosmeticsi.e. difenyl oxide (2,4,6-trimethylbenzoilo) phosphina (Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphine oxide). Most often, this substance occurs in products used for nail styling, such as gels or hybrid varnishes. As indicated by the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate (GIS), studies have shown that the use of this substance causes, among others Changes in the tissues and testicles of rats. These were very large changes leading to a significant reduction in fertility. In turn, and female use of this substance resulted in irregular cycles.
In extreme cases, you can get up to 100,000 gold
Although there is still some time left until the entry of the ban, there is still some time GIS appeals to entrepreneurs using cosmetics, in which the forbidden substance may include, so that they already pay special attention to whether TPO is in them. Thanks to this, they will avoid the need to withdraw unused preparations from the market. This appeal is not only addressed to stylists of nails, but also to cosmetics distributors, who from September 1, 2025 will not be able to legally plays them on the market. It is worth verifying the storage states now for adapting them to the upcoming restrictions. This is important because the penalties for failing to fulfill these obligations will be really severe. For use after September 1, 2025, cosmetics containing prohibited substances will be threatened A penalty financed in the amount of up to 100,000 PLN. It will be able to be imposed by the State Sanitary Inspector or the Provincial Inspector of Trade Inspection. EU regulations also provide that the use of TPO after entering into force of the ban may also result in imprisonment of 6 months to 2 years and a fine of 2 to 15 thousand. euro in the case of intentional violation of the ban, and in the case of unintentional wine from 3 months to a year in prison and a fine of 1 to 10 thousand. euro.
What will the introduction of the ban will change for consumers? First of all, the cosmetics used are to be safer for their health. So they should pay attention to what funds they use the services they use. It is also worth looking at the compositions of the specifics that you want to buy for your own needs.
