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Substitution in a hairdresser's shop

Substitution in a hairdresser's shop

Type of measure: Substitution

In Denmark, the certification of “Green hairdresser’s shop” restricts the use of hazardous chemicals, especially hair dyes.
Following the transition to a “Green hairdresser’s shop”, a hairstylist successfully resumed her profession after overcoming an allergy.

Published July 26, 2023
Please note that this substance or some of it's compounds are listed in Annex XIV (REACH regulation). This substance some of it's compounds are only allowed to be used, imported, or brought into the market, if authorisation requirements of REACH are fulfilled.
Please be aware that for this carcinogen you need to be more cautious when determining potential skin contact and how to regard dermal exposure in your risk reduction strategy.
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Sector(s) involved:
Other service activities
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Country:
Denmark
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General facts

Facts about cancer-causing agents:

  • The direct costs of carcinogen exposure at work across Europe are estimated at 2.4 billion Euros per year.
  • Every year, about 120.000 persons get cancer from exposure to carcinogens at work
  • Annually more than 100.000 people die because of work-related cancer.