Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 defines light therapy devices as 'Aesthetic Devices' and outlines a number of compliance requirements they must adhere to.
Beauty and personal care
What Needs to be Translated on a Cosmetic Label?
Learn more about the EU's specific cosmetics product labelling requirements and which elements must be translated for each EU member state.
My product has been found to be non-compliant – now what?
Understanding the process for products that have been found to be non-compliant with EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 and the consequences of non-compliance
Obelis “Success Story” in the Belgian Cosmetics Catalogue!
Obelis has been listed in the official Belgian Cosmetics Catalogue 2016! The catalogue, published by the Belgian Federal Agency for Exportations, presents the most up-to-date insight into the Belgian cosmetics industry.
Making Organic & Natural Claims in Europe
The International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) have issued ISO 16128 to harmonize natural and organic claims in cosmetics products throughout Europe
3 Leading Factors That Can Expedite Sales to Europe
The EU Cosmetic Regulation EC 1223/2009, published in the official journal of the European Union on November 30th 2009 and introduced on July 11th 2013, requires all cosmetic products to apply a specific compliance process – this compliance process may take between 4-8 months on average. Read the main determinants of EU compliance here.
What is the CPNP?
The Cosmetics Products Notification Portal was created under EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Find out what it is, what it does, and how it works.
BREXIT Explained!
An overview of the implications Brexit may have for your products on the EU or UK markets and the steps left to take before Brexit comes into effect.
Obelis to organize the First International Congress on Cosmetics Regulations!
Obelis, together with Bio Events, is organizing the first edition of International Congress on European Regulations and Compliance for Cosmetic (CRCC 2016).
Opinion on Fragrance Ingredients Tagetes Minuta and T. Patula Extracts and Essential Oils (photo-toxicity)
International Fragrance Association issue opinion on photo-toxicity concerns around Tagetes Minuta, T. Patula Extracts, and Essential Oils in cosmetics.