The Safety Assessment procedure is an important part of the cosmetics compliance process. Find out if this can be done in a lab outside the EU.
Beauty and personal care
‘Free from’ claims – clarification of application
Danish authorities ask for clarification on processes for 'free from' claims for cosmetics products on the European market.
Third-Party Producers and the European Market
There are many things to consider when introducing a product to the European Market for the first time. Right at the top of that list is: What is the background of my third-party producer and are there any barriers to their components entering the market?
Cosmetic Products Regulation 1223/2009/EC Annexes update
European Cosmetics Regulation 2019/831 has been published. In effect, it amends Annexes II, III, and V of Regulation 1223/2009/EC.
Do I need a Responsible Person once my products are registered on the CPNP?
What are the duties of the Responsible Person, after the CPNP registration process and how do they influence the importance of the manufacturer's role?
The French Competent Authorities warns on the use of Phenoxyethanol in leave-on baby products and sets a new labelling requirement!
Agence Nationale de Sécurité de Médicament et des Produits de Santé sets new cosmetic labelling requirement and warns of phenoxyethanol in some EU cosmetics.
Bath & Beauty Accessories
Beauty products and devices not directly falling within Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 have their own compliance paths based on product's intent of use.
Cannabidiol update in CosIng under the EC Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009/EC
Update on the legal framework and rules for using cannabidiol in cosmetic products on the EU market under EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009/EC.
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) publishes opinion on highly refined mineral oils in cosmetics.
German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment deem highly refined mineral oils safe for use in cosmetics if in compliance with European cosmetics regulations.
Cosmetics Notification in the EU: A How-To Guide
Bringing a new cosmetic product to the European market can, in the minds of some, be a long and arduous process with many hurdles to leap over along the way. While, to ensure quality and safety standards are adhered to, there are certainly factors each manufacturer must comply with, being put off or intimidated by the whole process is simply unnecessary. In this blog, we will try to put some worries to rest on the issue of notification and the European market.