GEORGE TOWN, March 9 – The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) is advocating for stricter regulation of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) in products, particularly cosmetics and personal care items, sold in Malaysia. Recent tests conducted on 32 samples of such products for children have revealed the presence of EDCs, prompting concerns about public health and safety. The study, conducted with the assistance of the Wonjin Institute for Occupational and Environmental Health (WIOEH) and supported by the Financial Industry Public Interest Foundation (FIPIF) in the Republic of Korea (ROK), detected EDCs in certain samples tested.
These findings were unveiled at a conference in Seoul, where CAP and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from various countries participated. Among the tested products, some were found to have incorrect ingredient labeling, indicating a lack of compliance with existing regulations. CAP’s call for regulatory action underscores the need for enhanced public awareness and comprehensive measures to safeguard consumers, especially vulnerable populations like children and women, from the potential health risks associated with EDC exposure.
