Cosmetic products in Europe – Are they full of toxic chemicals? Cosmetic products are often perceived by consumers as containing toxic substances that are unsafe for the skin and health. Confidence in what we put on our skin and use daily is low, especially when the product does not claim to be “free from” or …
Cosmetic products contain various ingredients, including “active” ingredients that provide benefits to the skin, those that form the basis of the formulation, stabilising agents, and those that add colour and scent, making the product more appealing to consumers. In this article, we will discuss fragrances, essential oils, and certain plant extracts that may contain skin-sensitising …
CMR substances are carcinogenic (C), mutagenic (M), or reprotoxic (R). This means they can alter genetic makeup, cause sterility, or harm the foetus. Additionally, some reprotoxic substances can affect the health of a newborn through breast milk. Although CMR substances and preparations may cause little or no noticeable adverse effects, prolonged contact can be harmful …
From January 1, 2021, the European Union has further amended the regulations governing hazardous mixtures or substances. These amendments require specific labels indicating potentially harmful substances present in these mixtures, a category that includes candles. In this article, you will find clear and concise information to help you navigate this complex regulatory environment. The creation …
As is well known, cosmetic products require a thorough 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 are …
Although summer may seem far off, if you’re planning to launch a sunscreen product campaign in Europe during that season, it’s important to begin familiarising yourself with the regulations that apply to European sunscreens. Understanding these rules is crucial as they will significantly influence the formulation of your product, especially if you are targeting the …
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. 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 industrial and commercial packaging; and second, to …
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, …
