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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are organic chemicals found in cosmetics, which can contribute to air pollution and health issues. While the EU and UK have no specific VOC limits in cosmetics, some VOCs are restricted. California and Switzerland enforce stricter controls to reduce environmental and health impacts.
Global VOC Regulations in Cosmetic Products: Rationale and Practicalities Read More »
A CAS number, also known as a CAS Registry Number, is a unique numerical identifier assigned to every chemical substance described in the open scientific literature. It is issued by the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), a division of the American Chemical Society. Each CAS number is designed to provide a unique, unmistakable identifier for chemical
What You Need To Know About CAS Numbers Read More »
The Body Shop was born in Brighton, England. The first store was opened in 1976 by Anita Roddick, and I became aware of it about a year later. I wasn’t in the business in those days – but I lived near Brighton and had just discovered beer and punk. My favourite pub in Brighton was
Farewell to The Body Shop – A Brand That Made A Difference Read More »
The ban on microplastics in cosmetics, including the immediate ban on exfoliating beads, has taken the industry by surprise.
Microplastics, including plastic glitters banned in Cosmetics Read More »
Vitapointe, the cult conditioner for funky hair is no more.
Vitapointe – the secret of a classic brand Read More »
Some product evaluation results too good not to brag about.
Flagrant Bragging About One Of Our Product Developments Read More »
The recent coverage in the media of reactions to nail gel polishes is not really news. This is something that people in the business know about and have been talking about for a long time. There are also a lot of ordinary consumers who have been following it in Facebook groups as well. I could
Stop putting MSDS sheets on nail product websites Read More »
Reflections on Colin’s Cosmetic Consultancy reaching 10 years in business.
10 Years of Colin’s Cosmetic Consultancy Read More »
Is the ban on cosmetic animal testing over?
Animal Testing Coming Back To Cosmetics? Read More »
