International Fragrance Association issue opinion on photo-toxicity concerns around Tagetes Minuta, T. Patula Extracts, and Essential Oils in cosmetics.
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Heavy Metals in Cosmetics
The use of heavy metals in cosmetic products has always been a complicated issue around the world and remains so to this day. Get more information on this topic
Liability affecting Agreement
Obelis' EU regulatory experts help you understand more about new obligations and liabilities under the new European Authorized Representative system.
Aesthetic Products Under New Medical Device Regulation
The EU medical device regulation has created a new category known as 'Aesthetic Devices'. These are defined as devices “without and intended medical purpose”.
Fragrance Industry – The End of Animal Testing in Allergen Risk Assessment
At a review of the IDEA Project, the fragrance industry reaffirmed its commitment to finding alternatives to animal testing in assessing skin sensitizers.
Revision of SCCS Guidance on the Safety of Cosmetics – What has Changed?
The 9th edition of the SCCS' safety assessment and guidance outlines practices for safety assessors and performing tests on cosmetics products in the EU.
EC identified essential principles in REACH data-sharing
REACH data-sharing principles define terms of transparency, non-discrimination, and fairness for chemical substance registration.
New SCCS opinion on o-Phenylphenol
Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety revise opinion on o-Phenylphenol and its concentration limit in cosmetics on the EU market.
What is RAPEX
The RAPEX database was created as an alert system for EU product compliance issues. Learn more about how it works and its role in general EU market vigilance.
What is a Medical Device according to MDD 93/42/EEC?
Understanding the definition of a medical device as outlined by European Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC. Talk to Obelis for more EU compliance information.