The European Commission has published the catalogue of nanomaterials used in cosmetic products, on the market. Find out what this catalogue indicates.
Beauty and personal care
Cosmetic Product Classification
In order to ensure a product is indeed a cosmetic product, the product formulation, characteristics, sites of application and intended functions must match the definition of a cosmetic product as defined in the scope of Cosmetic Regulation EC 1223/2009, which came into effect in 2013. Read about the cosmetic product classification.
EU Commission restricts the use of hair dyes and Benzophenone-3
What do the amendment to the current Cosmetic Regulation state? Read more about it here.
Period After Opening Vs Expiration Date
Understand the difference between Period After Opening and Expiration Date under EU Cosmetics Regulation EC 1223/2009 with Obelis' EU regulatory experts.
Red and Blue Light Therapy Devices and EU Compliance
Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 defines light therapy devices as 'Aesthetic Devices' and outlines a number of compliance requirements they must adhere to.
What Needs to be Translated on a Cosmetic Label?
Learn more about the EU's specific cosmetics product labelling requirements and which elements must be translated for each EU member state.
My product has been found to be non-compliant – now what?
Understanding the process for products that have been found to be non-compliant with EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 and the consequences of non-compliance
Obelis “Success Story” in the Belgian Cosmetics Catalogue!
Obelis has been listed in the official Belgian Cosmetics Catalogue 2016! The catalogue, published by the Belgian Federal Agency for Exportations, presents the most up-to-date insight into the Belgian cosmetics industry.
Making Organic & Natural Claims in Europe
The International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) have issued ISO 16128 to harmonize natural and organic claims in cosmetics products throughout Europe
What is the CPNP?
The Cosmetics Products Notification Portal was created under EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Find out what it is, what it does, and how it works.