More than 70
cosmetic oral hygiene products, including toothpaste and elixirs, which
are subject to microbiological quality analyzes by the National
Medicinal Products Authority (INFARMED), are within the authorized
amounts, according to a report by that entity. According
to the report released today by Infarmed, the market supervision and
cosmetic products aimed at analyzing the maximum levels of fluoride,
preservatives, whitening substances and microbiological quality.
The chemical and
microbiological analyzes of the 76 products, including 67 toothpastes,
revealed that the values obtained were lower than the maximum permitted
levels, complying with legal limits, it is revealed. INFARMED explains that the chemical analysis focused on three types of substances: fluorine, triclosan and hydrogen peroxide.
If the analyzed products
had values above those allowed, burns and tooth sensitivity (in the case
of hydrogen peroxide), possible induction of antibiotic resistance
(triclosan, in continuous exposure) and possible tooth enamel damage
could occur (fluor, in continuous exposure), is underlined. Regarding
the microbiological quality analyzes, INFARMED explained that these are
performed according to the place of application of the cosmetic product
- such as the mucous membranes - or the intended audience, namely
children and babies. The laboratory analysis of
these products consisted of evaluating the presence of bacteria and
fungi, reports INFARMED, adding that high microbial contamination could
cause a high risk of infections.
INFARMED informs that it
has selected the area of oral hygiene for supervision due to the
increase in the supply and demand of this type of products. The
Authority annually defines the areas to be monitored on the market for
cosmetic products, with the highest potential risks to public health,
including products intended for populations at risk (infants and
children) or research on banned substances, as a priority.
