New updates to technical documentation on cosmetic product claims limits the use of 'free of' claims and statements on products placed on the EU market.
Beauty and personal care
MBBT (nano) is now approved for use in cosmetic products
The European Commission has amended Annex VI of the Cosmetics Regulation in June this year in what concerns the entry of the nano-sized UV filter called Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (MBBT).
Climbazole opinion has been published on the SCCS website
Find out more about the Climbazole, the common ingredient used in cosmetics as preservative.
The future of the Cosmetics Regulation
An overview of the talking points and key topics from this years' Cosmetics Europe Annual Conference, with concerns raised by the EU Commission.
The updated risk assessment of substances used in cosmetics: the new evaluation of ECHA
The ECHA, under the CoRAP plan, are evaluating risk assessment practices and requirements for substances used in cosmetic products throughout Europe.
Sanitary Certificates for Cosmetics in Italy
Find out more on the controls on cosmetic products entering Italy from third countries.
New database on toxic values developed by the French National Authority on Health
The French National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety ANSES launched a new database with more than 500 TRV for cosmetics.
Obelis visiting Cosmoprof Las Vegas
The Obelis team visited Last Vegas in July 2018 to deepen relationships with clients, work on upcoming projects, and attend Cosmoprof North America.
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.
Ex-vivo tests: cosmetics without human testing
Find out more information on the European Directive increasing the safety requirements for cosmetic products.