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…
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…
France — National requirements for cosmetic products
October 2, 2023. Here is an overview of the national requirements for cosmetic products sold…
Ingredients in the spotlight: Cannabidiol (CBD)
September 15, 2023. There is an ongoing call for data on the safety of Cannabidiol…
Ingredients in the spotlight: Retinol and its derivatives
July 24, 2023 – A popular cosmetic ingredient commonly known as ‘Vitamin A’ comprises a…
How to substantiate cosmetic claims?
June 7, 2023 – Claims are used in all types of cosmetic products. They are…