Yesterday, June 24, 2024, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a…
EU Cosmetics Regulation
Sunscreen focus: regulatory requirements in the European Union and United States
June 18, 2024. Sunscreens protect us from UV radiation and, therefore, are of the highest…
Portugal – National requirements for cosmetics
May 23, 2024. Here is an overview of national requirements for cosmetics for Portugal. Before…
Ingredients in the spotlight: Talc
May 13, 2024. Recently there has been extensive media coverage of the use of Talc…
How cosmetic ingredients are regulated in the European Union and United States – Differences
April 2, 2024. When developing a cosmetic formulation is key to ensure the ingredients are…
Status of the revision of the EU Cosmetics Regulation
March 11, 2024. As anticipated, the Green Deal and the EU chemicals strategy for sustainability…
New entries in the Borderline Manual of Cosmetic Products: glues, adhesives, and magnetic eyeliners
February 22, 2024. On February 20, 2024, the European Commission published the updated version of…
What is REACH? How horizontal legislation affects cosmetic products
February 8, 2024. REACH refers to Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 on the registration, evaluation, authorization, and…
The EU Court rules on animal testing under REACH for substances used in cosmetics
December 12, 2023. On November 22, 2023, the European General Court published an interesting judgment…
France — National requirements for cosmetic products
October 2, 2023. Here is an overview of the national requirements for cosmetic products sold…