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Interview with Dr Mark Smith – NATRUE Director General
July 2, 2024. In our second episode of interviews with experts within the cosmetic industry,…
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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…
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Interview with Geoff Waby – Expert in the US Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA)
June 14, 2024. We are glad to announce our new series of interviews with experts…
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New Regulation for beauty accessories in the European Union: GPSR
May 28, 2024. Due to the rise of new technologies and online sales, the European…
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Portugal – National requirements for cosmetics
May 23, 2024. Here is an overview of national requirements for cosmetics for Portugal. Before…
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Ingredients in the spotlight: Talc
May 13, 2024. Recently there has been extensive media coverage of the use of Talc…
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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…
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Ingredients in the spotlight: Octocrylene
January 22, 2024. Octocrylene (CAS 6197-30-4) is an organic UV filter used in cosmetic products…
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Ingredients in the spotlight: silicones D4, D5, and D6
November 21, 2023. Silicones in cosmetic products have several functions, such as hair and skin…