As established by Article 13 of EU Regulation 1223/2009, before placing a cosmetic product on the European market, the responsible person must submit a series of details in electronic format to the European Commission. The Cosmetic Product Notification Portal (CPNP) is the European portal for the notification of cosmetic products, allowing the responsible person or …
In May 2023, the European Union published the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), No. 2023/988. This regulation applies from 13 December 2024 to products not covered by sector-specific legislation. It replaces the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD) and introduces requirements for areas not previously addressed, such as distance selling and e-commerce. Article 19 of the …
Understanding Detergents: Types and Uses in Cleaning and Washing Operations Detergents are chemicals or mixtures used in all washing and cleaning operations, with the exception of personal cleaning operations. This term generally indicates: In practice, all types of soap—whether liquid, spray or solid—used in common washing procedures, from floors to clothes, and applied with any …
In 1959, British academics W.M.S. Russell and R.L. Burch, members of the Universities Federation of Animal Welfare, published The Principles of Humane Experimental Technique. In this treatise, they proposed a model for more ethical animal experimentation that aimed to minimise the suffering of laboratory animals in scientific research. The primary objective of applied animal experimentation …
What are “CLP products”? “CLP products” are chemical products that must comply with Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008. This regulation, introduced in the EU in 2009, is based on the United Nations’ Globally Harmonised System (GHS) and aims to standardise the classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals and hazard information globally. The Objectives of the CLP …
In recent years, cannabidiol (CBD) has gained popularity as an ingredient in cosmetic skincare products. CBD, a key compound derived from the cannabis plant, is distinct from THC in that it has no psychoactive effects. Several studies have highlighted CBD’s anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and moisturising properties, making it a promising addition to skincare formulations. Let’s delve …
The year 2013 marked a pivotal moment for the European cosmetics industry with the implementation of the new European Regulation 1223/2009. This regulation replaced the previous Directive 76/768/EEC, bringing significant updates to cosmetic legislation across the EU. One of the most important—but often overlooked—changes introduced by this regulation was the systematic integration of Cosmetovigilance, a …
What Is The Challenge Test in cosmetics? The challenge test in cosmetics evaluates the effectiveness of a cosmetic product’s preservative system during production, storage, and the entire period of use by the end consumer. It is conducted during the product’s development phase. Essentially, the test simulates the microbiological stress the product will encounter under normal …
On 31 January 2020, the United Kingdom left the European Union, becoming a third country with its own regulations for the various sectors, including the cosmetics sector. The reference regulation for cosmetic products placed on the market in the United Kingdom is “The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, Schedule …
The Control of Pre-Packaged Packaging With the increasing development of large-scale distribution, pre-packaged packaging is becoming increasingly important. In light of this, the European Community legislator, and subsequently the legislators of various Member States, deemed it necessary to impose certain rules on manufacturing companies, the pre-packaged packaging regulations. Below, we provide a general overview of …
