Marine Conservation Society warns of 'forever chemicals' in cosmetics

Published: 10-Feb-2020
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The organisation says that fluorinated chemicals present in cosmetics and bathroom products may be impossible to remove from the environment

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Highly polluting chemicals in cosmetics and bathroom products have been flagged up by the Marine Conservation Society for their potentially detrimental impact on the ocean and marine life.

Fluorinated chemicals called per- and

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