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…
HOW TO COMPLY WITH EU AND FDA IN THE SAME LABELLING?
When we are referring to the labelling of a cosmetic product, we enter into the controversy between two departments, Marketing and Regulatory; that is, we open a debate between what we want and what we can sell following the regulations.…
WHICH STUDIES I NEED TO SELL MY COSMETIC PRODUCT IN THE EU MARKET?
Regulation (CE) No. 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products (hereinafter European Cosmetics Regulation) makes it mandatory for the manufacturer to ensure that a report on the safety of the cosmetic…
MAIN COSMETIC LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS. OCTOBER 2021
Mandates the SCCS to evaluate the ingredients Homosalate and Butylparaben. For Homosalate the opinion is expected soon, 2 months (12/2021) whereas for Butylparaben the opinion is not expected until 9 months from now (07/2022). We will be attentive and will…
MAIN COSMETIC LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS. AUGUST 2021
AEMPS, publication of the results of the market control campaign on sunscreen products (link1, link2) AEMPS, information note for back to school without head lice. (link) Publication of ISO23750:2021. Answers to questions on ingredients and products for the application of…
MAIN COSMETIC LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS. JULY 2021
Publication Regulation 1099/2021 Prohibition of use of Deoxyarbutin and Restrictions (Annex III 321) for Dihydroxyacetone maximum 6.25% in non-oxidizing dyes and maximum 10% in self-tanners. Published the SCCS preliminary opinion on Methyl Salicylate SCCS/1633/21. The SCCS indicates its safe use…
MAIN COSMETIC LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS. JUNE 2021
Here is a brief summary of the main legislative developments in cosmetics for the month of June 2021. Publication of Regulation 850/2021 amending Regulation 1223/2009. Where the entry of salicylic acid Annex III (98) is modified by including its maximum…