April 12, 2024. On 10 April 2024, the United Kingdom notified the World Trade Organization…
cosmetics
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…
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…
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…
MoCRA facility registration and product listing – The FDA final Guidance
January 17, 2023. In December 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the…
Distance sales: Article 19 of the General Product Safety Regulation applies to cosmetics
January 8, 2024. In May 2023, the European Union published the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). It applies…
FDA portal for product listing and facility registration is LIVE
December 18, 2023. Today, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a long-awaited electronic…
Ingredients in the spotlight: silicones D4, D5, and D6
November 21, 2023. Silicones in cosmetic products have several functions, such as hair and skin…