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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…
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.…
MAIN COSMETIC LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS. MAY 2023
MAY 2023 SCCS: Instructions to SCCS to evaluate the ingredients Benzophenone-4, Benzophenone-1, Triphenyl Phosphate due to their potential endocrine effects. . (Link 1) (Link 2) (link 3) Deadline 9 meses. Deadline 9 months. Publication of the SCCS opinion on Fullerenes,…
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…