European Parliament 1 October 2012, Written question E-008758/12 Mara Bizzotto (EFD) to the Commission. Heavy metals in EU cosmetics

Question for written answer E-008758/12 to the Commission Mara Bizzotto (EFD) (1 October 2012) Subject: Heavy metals in EU cosmetics A study carried out in Canada by the influential organisation Environmental Defence has revealed the presence of various toxic heavy metals such as lead, arsenic and cadmium in a range of widely used cosmetics.