April 2, 2024. When developing a cosmetic formulation is key to ensure the ingredients are…
Fighting greenwashing: the EU amends the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive
March 25, 2024. On February 28, 2024, the EU published Directive (EU) 2024/825 empowering consumers…
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…
Regulation for deforestation-free products in the European Union
February 20, 2024. Forests are one of the most precious elements of our planet. They…
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…
Ingredients in the spotlight: Octocrylene
January 22, 2024. Octocrylene (CAS 6197-30-4) is an organic UV filter used in cosmetic products…
MoCRA facility registration and product listing – The FDA final Guidance
January 17, 2023. In December 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the…
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…
Ingredients in the spotlight: silicones D4, D5, and D6
November 21, 2023. Silicones in cosmetic products have several functions, such as hair and skin…