In August 2025, the European Commission published version 5.5 of the Borderline Manual on the…
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Ingredients in the spotlight: TPO in nail products
Published in May 2025, Omnibus Act VII amends the list of prohibited substances of the…
Canada labelling requirements: digital contact information
Cosmetics sold in Canada must comply with the labelling requirements of the Canadian Cosmetics Regulations.…
Are products stimulating hair and eyelash growth or reducing hair loss classified as cosmetics?
Claims such as stimulating hair growth or reducing hair loss are common in beauty products.…
Navigating Cosmetics Regulatory Divergences between the EU and UK
Brexit has significantly impacted the regulatory landscape for cosmetic products. Since the end of the…
Understanding the Differences Between the PIF, CPSR, and Safety Assessment in Cosmetics
The terms Product Information File (PIF), Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR), and Safety Assessment are…
European Commission’s Second Workshop on Phasing Out Animal Testing for Chemical Safety Assessments Scheduled for October 2024
A second workshop on advancing the roadmap to phase out animal testing in chemical safety…
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…