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cosmetics. While comparing and evaluating newly established properties
at the nanoscale, consumers may experience confusion concerning safety
issues. Mass production and the uncontrolled release of products containing
gold nanoparticles may reveal the same consequences as any irresponsible
application of a new technology. The twenty-first century “gold rush” may
result in worse consequences than any other emerging technology.
Fortunately, in recent years, the control and regulatory mechanisms for
the utilization of nanoparticles in cosmetic products have increased. For
instance, on March 24, 2009, the European Parliament (EP) approved an
update of the EU legislation on cosmetics. As requested by the EP, the new
regulation introduces definition, safety assessment procedure, and labeling
requirements for all nanomaterials that are used in cosmetics.
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