An update of the regulatory impact of Brexit on cosmetics products on the EU and UK markets. Find out how Brexit will affect your product's compliance.
Beauty and personal care
The CPNP Notification Process – Step by step
A simple guide to bringing your cosmetics products though the Cosmetics Products Notification Portal for total European Market compliance.
SCCS minutes made public!
Minutes from meetings of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) are now public. Read about their discussions and opinions on cosmetic products.
IFRA 49th Amendment coming soon!
A 49th update to the International Fragrance Association's self-regulatory system is expected at the end of 2019. Keep updated on new standards for cosmetics.
Upcoming event: RMD + CRCC 2019 in Brussels
Obelis invites you to its 4th ERPA Annual Congress on Regulations and Compliance for Cosmetics and EAAR Annual MDR Conference on October 28-29, 2019.
Cosmetics Europe Annual Assembly: Points of interest for the industry
What were the topics addressed during the Cosmetics Europe Annual Assembly in Brussels?
Scientific Opinion on the use of AVO in cosmetic products
SCCS issues scientific opinion on the use of acetylated vetiver oil in EU cosmetic products. Concludes AVO unlikely to cause contact allergies in humans.
Zinc Pyrithione under review by SCCS
Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) review zinc pyrithione as a safe ingredient in EU cosmetics under regulation 1223/2009. Results due October 2019.
SCCS Final Opinion on the safety of Butylphenyl methylpropional (p-BMHCA)
Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety issue their final opinion on the safety of butylphenyl methylpropional for use in cosmetic products in Europe.
New amendments to the Cosmetics Regulation
European Commission issue statement on updates to Annexes VI, II, III, and V of new EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 and the substances banned by it.