New Zealand has claimed it will be one of the first countries in the world to ban the use of ‘forever chemicals’ in its cosmetics¹ products.

新西兰声称，它将成为世界上首批禁止在化妆品中使用“永久化学物质”的国家之一。

This ban on Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) will take effect from 31 December 2026, according to the country's watchdog Environmental Protection Authority.

根据国家监管机构环境保护局的消息，对全氟和多氟烷基物质(PFAS)的禁令将于2026年12月31日生效。

Products such as nail polish, shaving cream, foundation, lipsticks² and mascaras may contain PFAS chemicals to make them more durable³, spreadable and water resistant⁴.

指甲油、剃须膏、粉底、口红和睫毛膏等产品可能含有PFAS化学物质，使它们更耐用、更容易涂抹、更防水。

“We know these chemicals don’t easily break down, they can build up in our bodies, and some can be toxic⁵ at high levels,” said Dr Shaun Presow, Hazardous⁶ Substances Reassessments Manager.

有害物质重新评估经理肖恩·普雷索博士说:“我们知道这些化学物质不易分解，它们会在我们体内积聚，有些化学物质在高水平时可能有毒。”

PFAS are a class of about 12,000 compounds used to make products resistant to water, stains and heat.

PFAS是一类约12,000种化合物，用于制造耐水、耐污和耐热的产品。