As is well known, cosmetic products require a thorough toxicological evaluation to verify that they are safe for human use, and to ensure their compliance with EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009, to enable them to be marketed in the European Union. A cosmetic product consists of various cosmetic ingredients. Sometimes there are few, other times there …
Although summer may seem far off, if you’re planning to launch a sunscreen products campaign in Europe during that season, it’s important to begin familiarising yourself with the European sunscreens regulations. Understanding these rules is crucial as they will significantly influence the formulation of your product, especially if you are targeting the European sunscreen market. …
What are nanomaterials? Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (click here for the current consolidated version) describes nanomaterials as: “any insoluble or biopersistent and intentionally manufactured material having one or more external dimensions, or an internal structure, measuring from 1 to 100 nm” Furthermore, the Commission Recommendation of 18 October 2011 elaborates on this definition: ‘Nanomaterial’ means a …
On December 28, 2022, Royal Decree 1055/2022 was published in the Official State Gazette, focusing on Packaging and Packaging Waste, briefly referred to as the Packaging Act. The aims of this decree are twofold: first, to align Spain’s packaging legislation with the new extended producer responsibility scheme initiated by the European Union, which now encompasses …
Scientific committees and agencies supporting consumer safety and public health: Key players within the European Commission There are two independent non-food scientific committees, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and the Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks (SCHEER), which provide the European Commission with scientific advice on matters related to consumer safety, …
Cosmetic regulations in China In the article on our blog, we delve into the Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR), which took effect on January 1, 2021. This new regulation outlines the requirements for selling cosmetic products and ingredients in the Chinese market, renowned for its high turnover and growth in the beauty sector. The …
Exploring the classification of cosmetics in Europe is crucial for manufacturers and brand owners looking to enter the European market. A key question they face is whether their product fits the definition of a “cosmetic product” under the EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Understanding this classification from the outset is vital. The EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 …
