SKW Parabene in kosmetischen Mitteln sind sicher Parabene sind Konservierungsstoffe, de in vielen Produkten des taglichen Bedarfs, wie z.B. Lebens- mitteln, Arzneimittein und Kosmetischen Mitten eingesetzt werden. Parabene schuizen diese Produkte \vor dem miktobiellem Verderb und gewahrielsten damit den Schutz der Gesundheit des Konsu- menten. Sie sind gesetzlich far kosmetische Mittel zugelassen und miissen — wie alle Inhaltsstoffe von Kosmetika - geméiss INCI Liste auf dem Produkt deklariert werden. Seit den Zwanzigerjahren werden Parabene weltweit eingesetzt. Sie gelten als sehr gute und sichere Konservierungsmite Die gesundheitiche Unbedenklichkelt und Sicherheit von Parabenen ist umfangreich belegt und auch vom Bundesamt for Gesundheit BAG bestatigt (siehe BAG Bulletin 4/05). 2004 haben britische Wissenschattler (Dr. Philippa Darbre et al.) in einer Verotfentlichung einen Zu- ‘sammenhang zwischen Brustkrebserkrankungen und der Verwendung von Parabenen in Deodorantien vvermutet. In der Publikation konnte allerdings kein kausaler Zusammenhang zwischen Deodorantien und Brustkrebs hergestellt oder nachgewiesen werden (siehe unten). Gemass BAG weist die Studie zudem gravierende methodische Méngel auf. Nach aktuellem Stand der Wissenschaft ist eine hormo- nelle Wirkung nicht zu erwarten, Fazit: Der Einsatz von Parabenen in kosmetischen Mitten ist sicher. ‘Weitere Informationen Sicherheit von Kosmetika (Bulletin 4/05 vorn Bundesamt far Gesundheit BAG http//d11398.cust69.snowflake.coffleadminiuser upload/Ftes%20D/Sielk nnhaitsstoffe/Parabene BAG BUO4_05d.pdi) — Parabenhaltige Deodorants und die Entstehung von Brustkrebs (Stellungnahmen des Bundesinstituts fur Risikobewertung, 13.2.2004 hittp:twwww bfr.bund.de/em/206/parabenhaltige deodorants und die entstehung_von_brustkrebs. pdf) inahmen/Kosmetika_| 'SKW, 2. November 2007 Ansprechpartner ‘Schweizerischer Kosmetik und Waschmittelverband SKW Dr. Bernard Clostta, Direktor, Tel. 043 344 45 80 Breiingetstrasso 35 Postfach, CH-8027 Zurich Tel +41 (03 344 45 80, Fax +41 (0)43 344 45.69 info@stur-cds.ch vw skncds chTag een amet STATEMENT 2 April 2008 Report on chemicals and breast cancer Brussels 2 April 2008 - The European cosmetics industry is aware of @ report issued today by Prof. Kortenkamp which says “Although it is clear that many factors play a role in breast cancer, a contribution of environmental chemicals cannot be dismissed," and "it would be prudent to reduce exposures to chemicals that can mimic oestrogen.” Cosmetic ingredients are referred to in the report and the industry is aware this reference may give rise to concerns amongst consumers. The industry takes this report seriously. Safety is the number one priority of the cosmetics industry. There are rigorous regulatory procedures in place to ensure that the cosmetics industry only provides safe products in which consumers can trust The report specifically refers to parabens, certain UV-filters and phthalates. The industry wants consumers and others to know that those phthalates implicated as being of risk to human health have already been prohibited from cosmetic products. The parabens in common use (methylparaben and ethylparaben) have been investigated by the European Commission's independent scientific committee (Scientific Committee for Consumer Products, SCCP) and found not to be a risk to human health; the other parabens in use are currently under evaluation and the industry is confident this independent scrutiny will confirm their safety. The UV filters have also been assessed by the SCCP and approved for use in products intended to protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun's UV rays. The public can be assured that the cosmetics industry will continue to monitor the safety of all of its ingredients and to work with the European and national authorities to ensure only safe cosmetic products, which the consumer can trust, are placed on the market, “END 27/03/2008Notes to editors: 4. The safety of cosmetic products is regulated by the European Cosmetics Directive (76/768/EEC). The Cosmetics Directive requires that cosmetic products must not cause harm to human health under normal or reasonably foreseeable use. Each cosmetic product must be assessed for safety by a duly qualified professional before being placed on the market. The safety assessment covers both the finished cosmetic product and all of the individual ingredients and is open to inspection by the competent authorities. 2. Colipa is the European Trade Association representing the interests of the cosmetic industry. Its membership consists of 23 national associations of the EU Member States and beyond, 21 major international companies and 8 associated members. Colipa represents more than 2000 companies throughout the EU via the active representation of its member national associations. For more information about Colipa please consult our website: www.colipa.com. 3, Media contacts should speak to Emma Tuddenham, Senior Communications Manager (etuddenham@colipa.be). 2103/2008