Currently, the concern for skincare and overall health has led to a significant increase in the popularity of natural cosmetics, with more and more people seeking alternatives to conventional products. But what does “natural cosmetic” mean? A natural cosmetic is…
PERSONALISED COSMETICS: WHAT REGULATIONS APPLY TO IT?
A personalised cosmetic, as it can be guessed by the name, is a cosmetic created solely and exclusively for a specific consumer, based on their needs and tastes. This technique of making cosmetic products “to the consumer’s taste” began with…
MAIN COSMETIC LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS. SEPTEMBER 2023
UE (EU): Publication of Regulation 2055/2023 on the restriction of microplastics. (link) Correction of errors in the wording regarding the dates of introduction and marketing for the use of Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Acid Yellow 3, Homosalate, and HAA299 in cosmetic products,…
NUTRICOSMETICS: A GREAT HELP FOR YOUR SKIN
Nutricosmetics are food supplements whose active ingredients act directly on the skin, nails and hair, improving their health and appearance. They are taken orally in the form of capsules, tablets, powders or liquids, and contain a variety of essential nutrients…
COSMETOVIGILANCE. WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO IF MY PRODUCT CAUSES AN ADVERSE EVENT?
Cosmetovigilance is the activity of collecting, assessing, and monitoring undesirable effects observed as a consequence of the normal use of cosmetic products, as well as taking measures and disseminating information related to these effects. These activities are regulated in each…
MAIN COSMETIC LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS. AUGUST 2023
UE: Published Regulation 1545/2013. Where Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009 is amended, expanding and modifying declarable allergens in labelling, which will have a significant impact on current labelling practices. (link) Published Regulation 1490/2023. Where the list of Prohibited Substances classified…
The European Union and its Regulation on Cosmetic Products, a not-so-“common” regulation
As it is well known, Regulation 1223/2009 is the legal framework that cosmetic products must comply with in the territory of the European Union (EU). All this is in place to ensure a unified and regulated market under the same…
MAIN COSMETIC LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS. JUNE 2023
SCCS Mandate for SCCS to evaluate the ingredient Acetilated Vetiver Oil when used in spray products (link) Mandate for re-evaluation of the ingredient Aluminium (link) Preliminary Opinion on the Ingredient Benzyl Salicylate (Link) Based on the data provided and evaluated…
I want to sell my cosmetic product in China but, what should I do?
CSAR – Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulations The State Council of China published the final version of CSAR on June 29th, 2020. This regulation came into force on January 1st, 2021, and replaced the existing Cosmetic Hygiene Supervision Regulation (CHSR). …
MAIN COSMETIC LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS. MAY 2023
SCCS The 12th revision of the new guideline notes has been published by SCCS. You can find more information at the following link: (link) The scientific advice on the use of methyl salicylate in children has also been published. You…