Produtos de cuidados pessoais e o meio ambiente: panorama sobre os impactos ambientais e normas legais de controle
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2024-08-27
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Furlan, Fernanda Carolina Jusinskas 
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Duarte, Carla Grigoletto
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Este estudo aborda os impactos ambientais de substâncias presentes em produtos de cuidados pessoais (PCP), focando em microplásticos, parabenos, ftalatos, triclosan e filtros UV. Analisa as normas de controle de uso e de presença ambientaldessas substâncias na União Europeia, Estados Unidos e Brasil, buscando fornecer um panorama do tema nesses contextos. Foram realizadas revisões bibliográficas sobre os principais impactos ambientais e revisões documentais da legislação pertinente nas três jurisdições citadas. Constatou-se que os impactos se dão sobre a qualidade da água e que diversos organismos aquáticos são afetados negativamente, especialmente que muitas das substâncias provenientes de PCP têm potencial de bioacumulação e causam danos ao sistema endócrino, genotoxicidade, problemas reprodutivos e efeitos adversos na fisiologia e comportamento dos organismos. A legislação sobre o uso das substâncias selecionadas varia significativamente pelo mundo e poucas normas estabelecem níveis aceitáveis em efluentes e corpos d’água. Conclui-se que é essencial promover práticas sustentáveis na indústria cosmética e de cuidados pessoais, destacando a necessidade de regulamentações mais rigorosas e harmonizadas globalmente, pesquisas contínuas sobre os impactos causados e o desenvolvimento de alternativas mais seguras e ambientalmente responsáveis.
This study addresses the environmental impacts of ingredients present in personal care products (PCP), focusing on microplastics, parabens, phthalates, triclosan and UV filters. It analyzes the standards for controlling the use and environmental presence of these ingredients in the European Union, United States and Brazil, seeking to provide an overview of the subject. Literature reviews were carried out on the main environmental impacts and documentary reviews of the pertinent legislation in these three territories mentioned. It was found that water is the most affected matrix and that aquatic organisms are the most harmed. Many of these substances have bioaccumulation potential and cause damage to the endocrine system, genotoxicity, reproductive problems, and adverse effects on the physiology and behavior of organisms. Legislation on the use of these substances varies significantly around the world and few standards establish acceptable levels in waters and the environment. It is concluded that it is essential to promote sustainable practices in the cosmetic and personal care industry, highlighting the need for stricter and globally harmonized regulations, continuous research on the impacts caused, and the development of safer and more environmentally responsible alternatives.
This study addresses the environmental impacts of ingredients present in personal care products (PCP), focusing on microplastics, parabens, phthalates, triclosan and UV filters. It analyzes the standards for controlling the use and environmental presence of these ingredients in the European Union, United States and Brazil, seeking to provide an overview of the subject. Literature reviews were carried out on the main environmental impacts and documentary reviews of the pertinent legislation in these three territories mentioned. It was found that water is the most affected matrix and that aquatic organisms are the most harmed. Many of these substances have bioaccumulation potential and cause damage to the endocrine system, genotoxicity, reproductive problems, and adverse effects on the physiology and behavior of organisms. Legislation on the use of these substances varies significantly around the world and few standards establish acceptable levels in waters and the environment. It is concluded that it is essential to promote sustainable practices in the cosmetic and personal care industry, highlighting the need for stricter and globally harmonized regulations, continuous research on the impacts caused, and the development of safer and more environmentally responsible alternatives.