Boring, but sometimes you need to talk about it.
My unexpected role in pioneering safety assessments for new cosmetics, the creation of our initial reporting format, and how these early experiences shaped industry standards and my subsequent professional practices.
How I wrote the first ever Safety Assessment Read More »
This post explores the role of the “responsible person” and the use of “mandates” in the cosmetic industry within the EU and UK. It discusses how these practices, although not currently required by law, are emerging as industry standards to ensure compliance with cosmetic regulations, and predicts their future legal significance.
What are these responsible person mandates all about? Read More »
The EU’s new product liability regulations in Regulation (EU) 2023/988 introduce stricter safety and traceability requirements. Article 4 mandates product safety through design and manufacturing, with additional protective measures like warnings and instructions. Article 16 focuses on product traceability and safety information. These changes come into force in December 2024, with the UK expected to follow suit.
Changes To General Product Liability Regulations in EU and UK Read More »
Do CPSRs need to be updated when the ingredients change?
Do Cosmetic Product Safety Assessments Need Updates on Formulation Changes? Read More »
In the EU, the regulation of eyelash glues as cosmetics has not been consistent in the past. Some countries, such as France, classified eyelash glue as a cosmetic product and regulated it under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Others felt that the products fell under the General Product Safety Regulation, with the onus on producers and distributors
Are Eyelash Glues in the EU Regulated as Cosmetics? Read More »
Whether a ‘Made in Europe sounds like the sort of question to which there ought to be an easy answer. It is clear from the UK cosmetic regulations that you need to use the country name. But it turned out not to be something that the regulations are clear on. This may be because the
Can You Use ‘Made In The EU’ as a country of origin in the US? Read More »
Yes, in Canada, you can include languages other than French and English on cosmetic product packaging, but there are specific rules to consider:
Canadian Regulations – Can languages other than English and French appear? Read More »
Yes, the country of origin is required on cosmetics in the UK. According to the UK government’s guidance on making cosmetic products available to consumers in Great Britain, the label for cosmetic products must include the country of origin if the product is imported to the UK The information must be given on both the
Is the country of origin required on Cosmetics in the UK? Read More »
A quick guide to the acronyms relating to MoCRA for the confused.
MoCRA – Some terms and acronyms for Personal Care professionals to get used to Read More »
