The Italian Ministry of Health clarified the proper classification of air purifiers and air decontamination systems, as well as their intended use. Find out all the details here!
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New Spanish cosmetic guidance: microbiologically safe cosmetic products
The AEMPS in collaboration with STANPA published a new guide to assist in formulating and manufacturing safe raw materials and cosmetic products. More information can be found here!
New updates on Toys Safety Directive
There were two updates to the Toy Safety Directive on June 3, 2021.
The first concerns an amendment by the European Commission to a harmful ingredient in toys. There's also the SCHEER's new position on specific chemicals found in squishy toys. Find out everything you need to know right here!
COVID self-test in Belgium can be sold freely as of the 1st of July 2021
The Belgian Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products has decided to sell the Covid self-test free of charge in Belgium. More information can be found here.
Final Opinion from SCHEER on breast Implants and ALCL Connection.
SCHEER published its final conclusion regarding the connection between breast implants' safety and ALCL. Find out all the details here!
The European privacy family & UK
The European Commission published two draft adequacy decisions for the UK in relation on personal data protection. Check out the article for in-depth information!
Guidelines to support Notified Bodies in charge of radio equipment compliance: Smartphones
In the absence of harmonized standards NBs need to assess the compliance of mobile devices via conformity assessment procedures. Read the EC's Guidelines here!
Beauty Independent Roundtable on EU & UK Cosmetics Compliance – a Great Success!
Obelis group, in collaboration with Beauty Independent, produced a roundtable on the cosmetics compliance requirements to access the EU & the UK markets.
Sale of counterfeit goods on the Internet: Measures supported by the industry
The online market for counterfeit products has expanded over the last two decades, endangering the interests of several stakeholders. Read about it here.
European Commission proposes new classification and labelling of chemicals under CLP
Classification and labelling of substances and mixtures is covered by the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation ((EC) No 1272/2008). Find out more about it here.