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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Ingredients in the spotlight: silicones D4, D5, and D6
November 21, 2023. Silicones in cosmetic products have several functions, such as hair and skin…

Regulatory requirements for cosmetics in Switzerland — Differences with the European Union
November 13, 2023. Switzerland is geographically in Europe but is not a member of the…