The European Commission has amended Annex VI of the Cosmetics Regulation in June this year in what concerns the entry of the nano-sized UV filter called Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (MBBT).
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European Commission has received 33 applications from NBs
Team-NB published figures on the intentions of 33 of their members to apply as designated notified bodies under new EU MDR and IVDR regulations.
Climbazole opinion has been published on the SCCS website
Find out more about the Climbazole, the common ingredient used in cosmetics as preservative.
The future of the Cosmetics Regulation
An overview of the talking points and key topics from this years' Cosmetics Europe Annual Conference, with concerns raised by the EU Commission.
Spanish, Croatian and Bulgarian registration of Medical Devices and IVDs
It is well known that the Medical Devices 93/42/EEC and the IVD 98/79/EEC Directives are leaving space to National Competent Authorities regarding the application of the Laws, and also the eventual imposition of additional requirements when possible. Obelis can provide assistance for Spain, Croatia and Bulgaria, in addition to Italy, France, Greece, Portugal and Latvia.
The updated risk assessment of substances used in cosmetics: the new evaluation of ECHA
The ECHA, under the CoRAP plan, are evaluating risk assessment practices and requirements for substances used in cosmetic products throughout Europe.
EU Commission lowers Chromium VI in toy materials
The European Commission's Toy Safety Directive has lowered limits for Chromium VI in scraped-off toy materials (paints, wood, textiles) to 0.052 mg/kg.
Sanitary Certificates for Cosmetics in Italy
Find out more on the controls on cosmetic products entering Italy from third countries.
New database on toxic values developed by the French National Authority on Health
The French National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety ANSES launched a new database with more than 500 TRV for cosmetics.
Team-NB position paper on “Points to add to contracts between Manufacturers and notified bodies”
Team-NB publish template of clauses to be included in contracts between manufacturers and notified bodies, particularly those using older CE certification.