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12/11/2012
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The Commission on Environment and Sustainable Development adopted at last Wednesday Bill 1370/11 by Mr Antonio Carlos Mendes Thame (PSDB-SP), which prohibits the use of titanium dioxide in food and cosmetics.
The proposal rapporteur, Mr Marco Tebaldi (PSDB-SC), accepted the suggestion of licensed Mr Walter Ihoshi (PSD-SP) and removed the ban on the use of chemical component in cosmetics. "Your application is highly effective in the prevention of a disease as serious as skin cancer. Especially because they inhabit a tropical country where the incidence of sunlight is very strong throughout the year, "he said.
Titanium dioxide is a white inorganic pigment, widely used in cosmetics, dyes and food dyes. It has also very common use in sunscreens due to its physical property of blocking radiation from sunlight.
Mendes Thame explains that besides the contamination of water sources for this compound, there are dangers to health, especially of intestinal irritation.
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The project will still be voted on conclusive character, by committees of Social Security and Family, and the Constitution, Justice and Citizenship.
Source: Agency Chamber News
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