“Not a family of products escapes it: food, cosmetics, detergents … all can contain undesirable ingredients, whose repeated contact can have a real impact on health”, notes the magazine 60 million consumersrs, from the National Institute of Consumer Affairs. In its September edition, the newspaper lists a hundred of the most toxic big brand products, pinning everyday consumer products such as the Coca-Cola drink, L’Oréal melting foundation or Ajax, Cif and Mr Propre household cleaners.
Among food products, 60 million consumers point to the caramel coloring E150D, classified “possible carcinogenic” by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, sodium sulfite (E221), azo dyes and the antioxidant BHA. These substances make up certain products such as Maille’s balsamic vinegar of Modena, Coca-Cola, Carambar Mix minis, energy drinks, Hollywood chewing gum, Maggi soups or even Kellogg’s brand chocolate bars.
In the cosmetics department, the magazine warns consumers about parabens, triclosan and phenoxyethanol, whose long-term effects are still unknown and “would be likely to modify the normal functioning of the hormonal system”. Nivea, Pampers and Carrefour baby wipes, Avène thermal water, L’Oréal melting foundation, Colgate and Carrefour kids toothpastes, and Dove Soie nourishing body cream are some of the products that include it. contain.
Finally, household products such as those of the Ajax, Cif and Mr Propre brands, Mir, Ariel and Woolite detergents as well as certain dishwashing liquids and softeners are not spared because they contain methylisothiazolinone (MIT), a chemical agent capable of causing allergies, especially eczema.
By thus alerting the French, the magazine 60 million consumers wishes to advance European legislation on the labeling and composition of products. In the meantime, you can always turn to organic cosmetics and vegetables and home-made cleaning products if your schedule and budget allow it …
