UK competent authorities are due to ask the European Chemicals Agency to limit the use of D4 (Cyclotetrasiloxane) and D5 (Cyclopentasiloxane) in cosmetics.
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New NANO UV-Filter Allowed
The use of methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol as a nano UV-filter has been ruled as allowed by the SCCS in EU cosmetics.
Results of the Meeting of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) in March
Learn more about the March 4th (2015) meeting of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety held in Luxembourg to prepare opinions on Reg. 1223/1009 annexes.
Authorized Representative: Higher Liability affecting Agreement
Find out the most fundamental aspects to understand when working with a European Authorized Representative.
EU Regulation on Animal by-products affects Medical Devices & Cosmetics
Read more about how EU regulations 1069/2009 and 142/2001 may affect medical devices and cosmetics products linked to animal by-products.
Basics of In-Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Classification
In this blog we will try to shed some light on the IVD classification process. IVDs are classified by potential risk to the user and fall into four main groups. Read more about the topic.
Can I Piggyback on my OEMs CE Certificate?
In many ways, a CE Certificate is a passport to the European Market for any medical device. It provides definitive proof that manufacturers and their products adhere to all European compliance regulations and that all standards have been met at each stage of the production process. The certificate itself ensures only the highest quality, safest products reach the EU marketplace.
Calls for data on the potential toxicity of Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Styrene/Acroylates Copolymer and Colloidal Silver nanoparticles used in cosmetics products
The EC has called for data on the potential toxicity of styrene/acrylates copolymer, sodium styrene/acroylates copolymer and colloidal silver nanoparticles.
Is English Sufficient for my Instructions for Use?
Ensuring all relevant product information is communicated clearly is an extremely important part of the compliance and market entry process for medical devices. As a general rule of thumb, any information pertaining to the product and its intended use should be outlined in at least the native language of every country on the European Market it is being released to.
Can I use a CE Mark if I don’t sell in the EU?
In this blog, we will explore CE marking’s role, or lack thereof, in allowing a product access to the global market.