DOWNLOAD ANALYSIS (PDF) “Environmental claims” or “green claims” are assertions about a good or service, which has a positive or no impact on the environment or is less damaging to the environment than competing goods or services. Therefore, green claims should provide information to consumers about the improved sustainability performance of products or services. The…
DetailsDOWNLOAD ANALYSIS (PDF) 1. Study on Fashion Recalls in the European Union (2018-present) 1.1 Surveillance of fashion articles in the European Union In the European Union, the Member States control and monitor the consumer products available within the market in order to prevent the marketing of dangerous products that may pose risks to the health…
DetailsDOWNLOAD ANALYSIS (PDF) 1 Review/analysis of the EU strategy for sustainable and circular textiles Fashion articles are both an aesthetic and a functional necessity for individuals, but the environmental and social impacts of current production and consumption patterns require urgent action. The textile sector in Europe is essentially composed of SMEs and needs to strengthen…
DetailsMandates 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 keep you updated in case of any future impact. Two draft amendments to Regulation 1223/2009…
DetailsAEMPS, 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 the ISO 16128 standard for natural cosmetic products. https://www.iso.org/standard/76832.html Publication of the 18ATP Draft of…
DetailsPublication 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 at the concentrations indicated in the table attached to the opinion. And not safe in…
DetailsGlobalized supply chains can sometimes produce negative impacts, related to human and labor rights violations or environmental damage. Accordingly, multinational companies have been encouraged to take responsibility for their supply chains on a voluntary basis. However, over last years several European countries went a step further by introducing mandatory due diligence laws. This approaches can…
DetailsHere 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 use restriction to 0.5% for lotions eye shadows mascara and deodorant balls. Addition of the…
DetailsHere is a brief summary of the main legislative developments in cosmetics for the month of May 2021. New mandate to SCCS on the use of aluminum in cosmetics. Following the last opinion issued by the SCCS on aluminum, the committee has again asked the SCCS about the safe use of this ingredient in other…
DetailsAMSlab, a laboratory from Lugo specialized in quality control of the textile and cosmetics sector, among others; and Sigillum Knowledge Solutions, based in Santiago de Compostela and experts in global solutions on regulation and regulatory requirements of consumer products, have just signed a collaboration agreement to strengthen their presence in the cosmetics sector. Thanks to…
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