Why has a gel nail polish ingredient been banned in the EU but not the UK?

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Brits are fond of pampering themselves every now and again, and heading to the nail salon for a manicure/pedicure is one way to do that. But on mainland Europe, a decision has been taken that could affect future beautifications. ‌

Gel nail polish , that we all know and love, has been banned in Europe over health concerns . The European Union has banned a common ingredient in gel nail polish called TPO - or trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide. ‌

TPO is what allows gel nails to harden quickly when exposed to ultraviolet light, setting gel apart from regular nail polish. The organisation said the ingredient has been deemed toxic to human health. ‌

Alarmingly, studies using animals show that it could be linked to fertility issues . For that reason, the EU has