A guide for product claims for leave-on hydroalcoholic hand gels in the COVID-19 pandemic was published, find the specifications here!
Beauty and personal care
EU Court rules on Cosmetics Labelling and importance of Product’s Function and Label Translation
The CJEU delivered a preliminary ruling on the interpretation of the requirements applicable to the labelling of cosmetic products. Find out all the details here!
Alternatives to animal testing: the ways forward
The EPPA’s projects aim to ease the dissemination of the information and scientific evidence about the alternatives to animal testing, and to enhance cooperation among the experts, decision-makers and business owners.
The new Cosmetics Europe’s Charter and Guiding Principles on Responsible Marketing Communications
Cosmetics Europe published the updated version of the Charter and Guiding Principles on Responsible Marketing Communications to ensure better consumer protection in the new digitalized world.
Cosmetics products on the UK market after January 2021
All non-UK manufacturers who wish to sell their products in Great Britain after January 1, 2021, must appoint a UK-based RP by that date. Find out more!
Nanomaterials in Cosmetics: Tiny Pieces (of Concern)
The SCCS published the Scientific Advice on the safety of nanomaterials in cosmetics, shedding some light on this rather obscure aspect of the cosmetic industry.
EU Chemicals Strategy: road to a toxic-free environment
The EU Chemical Strategy for Sustainability aims to build a zero-pollution environment in line with Europe’s new agreement towards a toxic-free Union: The Green Deal.
What is going to be the consequence of Brexit for the labelling of aerosols in the UK?
In September 2020, a guidance was issued on the use of the UKCA mark from January 1, 2021, as a substitute for the CE mark on the UK market.
Webinar: Cannabidiol (CBD)
Cannabis and its related components pose specific challenges to compliance with the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009/EC, main regulatory framework for cosmetics
Current alternatives to animal testing in Europe: SCCS publishes the last updates
With Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009, Europe proclaimed a total ban on animal testing for cosmetic products and their ingredients to avoid any animal suffering for cosmetic reasons.