Understanding the product labelling of cosmetics in Europe is crucial for any manufacturer or distributor selling cosmetic products on the European market. These EU cosmetics labelling requirements are outlined in Regulation 1223/2009 and aim to ensure consumer safety and transparency as it provides specific rules governing the production and marketing of cosmetic products. Article 19 …
ENVIRONMENTAL LABELLING IN ITALY: WHAT IS AT STAKE? For a long time, there has been a growing demand for transparency in environmental sustainability regarding packaging and packaging waste. As early as 1997, the European legislator had anticipated the need for an environmental labelling system applicable to packaging. Although most companies adopted this voluntary system, it …
EUROPEAN REGULATIONS ON ANIMAL TESTING IN COSMETICS The issue of animal testing in the cosmetics industry has garnered significant attention from the media and is now recognized as a serious concern worldwide. The current regulations on cosmetic products include an entire chapter (Chapter V), and Article 18 outlines all aspects of animal testing related to …
What are microplastics in cosmetics? Plastic pollution has been a topic of global concern for many years. When we think of plastic in our oceans, we often picture bottles and bags floating on the surface. However, microplastics, which are much smaller and often invisible to the naked eye, are equally concerning. Microplastics are so small …
