Talc (hydrated magnesium silicate with EC number 238-877-9, CAS number 14807-96-6), is a natural mineral…
Have your say on EU harmonised waste sorting labels
The upcoming packaging and packaging waste regulation (PPWR), expected to be adopted by end of…
Ingredients in the spotlight: squalene and squalane
Squalene and squalane are moisturising ingredients used in cosmetics. Squalene is an unsaturated branched chain…
National requirements to place cosmetics on the German market
In Germany, the EU Cosmetics Regulation and “Verordnung über kosmetische Mittel” regulate cosmetic products. The…
Ingredients in the spotlight: PFAS
PFAS, short for poly and perfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of synthetic chemicals used since…
New amendment to EU Cosmetics Regulation: Retinol and other substances banned or restricted in cosmetics
April 4, 2024. On April 4, 2024, the Official Journal of the European Union published…
New ban and restrictions for certain nanomaterials for use in cosmetics
Today, March 15, 2024, the Official Journal of the European Union published Commission Regulation (EU)…
How to substantiate cosmetic claims?
June 7, 2023 – Claims are used in all types of cosmetic products. They are…
Spain: national requirements for cosmetic products
December 19, 2022 – In Spain, the laws on cosmetic products are Regulation (EU) 1223/2009…
What to do when your cosmetic product has banned ingredients
June 21, 2022 – When marketing products in different parts of the world, it can…