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INTERNATIONAL NOMENCLATURE OF COSMETIC INGREDIENTS (INCI): A GUIDE

What are INCIs? The International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI), established in 1973, serves as a standardised system for identifying the ingredients in cosmetic products. Adopted in Europe since 1999, this nomenclature ensures that cosmetic products, regardless of their place of manufacture, adhere to the ingredient labelling standards set forth in Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. For …

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natural, organic, clean AND VEGAN cosmetics: MASTER the DIFFERENCE!

Natural, organic, clean, cruelty-free and vegan cosmetics: Are they all the same? What are the differences? In this article, we aim to clarify this varied and multifaceted world. The trend in choosing beauty products has changed dramatically in recent years. It is indisputable: there is an increasing demand for more natural ingredients and environmentally friendly …

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Essential oil regulations in the EU: A guide to intended uses and regulatory references

Essential oils are odorous products generally of complex composition, obtained from a botanically defined plant raw material both by distillation with water vapour and by pressing. These oils are naturally synthesised by plants for various purposes like defence against insects, reproduction, or communication. They are highly fragrant and volatile, with their quantity influenced by factors …

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BAN ON NEW INGREDIENTS IN COSMETICS BY THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

on has probably the most stringent and protective laws for cosmetics in the world. Ingredients used in cosmetics are regulated by law and those of questionable safety are carefully assessed by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety at the European Commission (SCCS). Information on substances is regularly updated and takes into account new data resulting from the progress of toxicological studies. The results of the evaluation by the SCCS Committee are the basis for the restrictions on the use of the substance.