The burden of proof for EU compliance falls on manufacturers throughout all market segments. Learn more about your obligations from Obelis' EU regulatory team.
Beauty and personal care
Nano-Hydroxyapatite – is it safe?
SCCS publish opinion on the safety of nano-Hydroxyapatite as a cosmetic ingredient in products on the EU market. Find out how it may affect your products.
ZINC OXIDE: Approved as a UV Filter in Cosmetics by the European Commission
EU Commission vote to approve zinc oxide (ZnO) as a UV filter in beauty products in its nano and non-nano form under cosmetics regulation 1223/2009.
Do cosmetics sales on the Internet need to follow EU rules?
Selling products on the Internet and making them available to the EU market subjects them to the same rules of cosmetics offered in physical stores in EU.
New EC Request on the safety of Titanium Dioxide (nano) in sunscreens and personal care sprays
EC asks for scientific opinion on the safety of the nano form of Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) when used as UV-Filter in sunscreens and personal care spray products.
Rapex
The Rapid Alert System (RAPEX) is an EU-wide vigilance platform for general products. Learn more about what it is and what it does with Obelis.
The Court of Justice Rules: Contact Lenses Do Not Fall Under the Cosmetics Regulation
European Court of Justice rule that contact lenses do not fall under the scope of new cosmetics regulation 1223/2009.
French Court of Appeal clears Notified Body Liability in PIP breast implant case
Aix-en-Provence Court of Appeal in France clear Notified Body TÜV Rheinland of liability in PIP breast implant scandal case.
MHRA issues a Draft Guidance on the Re-Manufacturing of Single-Use Devices
On July 20th 2015, the Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency issued draft guidance on the re-manufacturing of single-use devices on the UK market.
EC Restrict Hair Dye Ingredients after Adoption of New Regulation (EU) 2015/1190
EU Regulation 2015/1190 restricts the use of hair dye ingredients on consumer safety grounds. Learn more about the changes to Annex III of regulation 1223/2009.