Order No. 1217 on ban for trading and using parabens in cosmetic products for children under 3 years of age. Country/Territory Denmark Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Hazardous substances Authorization/permit Internal trade Inspection Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 25 October 2013. Abstract The purpose of this Order is to ban the inclusion of certain parabens (propyl paraben, butyl paraben, isopropylparaben, isobutylparaben and salts) in the import and sale of cosmetic products for children under 3 years of age. Inspection for ensuring compliance with these regulations shall be carried out by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Implements Act on Chemical Substances and Products (No. 878 of 2010). Legislation | Denmark | 2006 (2010) Keyword: Basic legislation, Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Waste disposal Source: FAO, FAOLEX