The European Commission (EC) may reclassify ethanol as a CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reprotoxic) substance, banning it from all cosmetic formulas. The ban would include fragrances, perfumes, body lotions, hand sanitizers, and home products. However, the potential ban is causing discussion among industry players, who say the science is based on oral consumption of ethanol, not when topically applied to the skin.
