Question : Which country has recently banned sunscreens?
(a) Thailand
(b) Bhutan
(c) India
(d) Pakistan
Answer : (a)
Related Facts:
- Thailand recently banned sunscreen from its marine national parks.
- According to Thailand’s Department of Conservation, four ingredients (Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, 4-methyl benzylidene camphor, or Butylparaben) commonly found in sun creams have been shown to kill coral larvae, impede coral reproduction and cause reef bleaching.
PAY HEED TO:
Sunscreens contain hazardous chemicals like Oxybenzone, Benzophenone-1, Benzophenone-8, OD-PABA, 4-Methyl benzylidene camphor, 3-Benzylidene camphor, nano-Titanium dioxide, nano-Zinc oxide, Octinoxate, Octocrylene, that negatively affect marine life.
BY: AMIT GUPTA