REGULATION (EU) 2023/988, also known as the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), aims to ensure that products placed on the market are safe for consumers. This regulation applies to all products, including those sold online, and sets out the responsibilities of manufacturers, importers, and distributors to ensure product safety.
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Dive into the complexities of heavy metals in cosmetics, from historical concerns to current regulations and testing protocols, highlighting China’s efforts to control contamination. All you ever wanted to know about Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Cobalt, Lead, Mercury, and Nickel in cosmetics.
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Discover common pitfalls in consumer product evaluations and how to avoid them. Learn to craft clear, relevant questions, conduct pilot tests, keep surveys concise, and analyze data effectively. Improve your market research skills to gather valuable insights for product development and marketing, even without a large budget for professional studies.
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Sunscreens protect against UV radiation, preventing sunburn and premature aging. Despite growing market demand and revenue potential, small businesses face challenges due to strict regulations, high formulation costs, and competitive market. SPF and broad-spectrum testing are crucial for making sun protection claims, posing significant entry barriers.
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A quick guide to the acronyms relating to MoCRA for the confused.
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The ban on microplastics in cosmetics, including the immediate ban on exfoliating beads, has taken the industry by surprise.
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The “Dead Turtle” logo is used to inform consumers about plastic content in everyday products and its impact on the planet. It features a turtle with a plastic ring around its neck and is mandatory on certain products in the EU and Northern Ireland. The logo aims to increase transparency and awareness of Single Use Plastics and their long-term damage to the Earth.
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Vitapointe, the cult conditioner for funky hair is no more.
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Is the ban on cosmetic animal testing over?
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After years of developing products for other people, I’ve now come up with my own antiageing skin cream.
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