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Yes. Dimethyl phthalate is banned, restricted, or carries a mandatory warning label in 1 country including European Union. The US FDA still permits it, which is why it shows up in everyday American food and beauty products.
| Country / Region | Status |
|---|---|
| European Union | Banned or restricted |
Dimethyl phthalate is a reproductive and developmental toxicant and endocrine disruptor. The EU bans CMR phthalates in cosmetics; the US has no federal cosmetic ban.
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