April 8, 2024. On April 1, 2024, the UK issued a new Regulation restricting the…
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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…
How cosmetic ingredients are regulated in the European Union and United States – Differences
April 2, 2024. When developing a cosmetic formulation is key to ensure the ingredients are…
Fighting greenwashing: the EU amends the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive
March 25, 2024. On February 28, 2024, the EU published Directive (EU) 2024/825 empowering consumers…
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)…
Status of the revision of the EU Cosmetics Regulation
March 11, 2024. As anticipated, the Green Deal and the EU chemicals strategy for sustainability…
New entries in the Borderline Manual of Cosmetic Products: glues, adhesives, and magnetic eyeliners
February 22, 2024. On February 20, 2024, the European Commission published the updated version of…
Regulation for deforestation-free products in the European Union
February 20, 2024. Forests are one of the most precious elements of our planet. They…
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…