Read more about the EU cosmetics industry opinions resulting from the last Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety meeting held in Luxembourg in January 2015.
Beauty and personal care
Cosmetic Preservatives – What Changed?
Read more about recent bans and restrictions of ingredients in EU cosmetic products. Affected items include shower gels, shampoos, and other rinse-off products.
The ecological criteria for the award of the EU Ecolabel for rinse-off cosmetic products
More info on required criteria for awarding the Ecolabel to rinse-off cosmetic products within the EU-a voluntary label promoting environmental excellence.
Fragrance ingredient found unsafe by SCCS
Scientific Committee of Consumer Safety issue opinion finding vetiveryl acetate unsafe for use in rinse-off and leave-on cosmetic products in the EU.
Progress on upcoming regulations on Medical Devices
EU Council report shows progress on proposed new medical device and in-vitro diagnostic device regulations to replace previous European directives.
Obelis Cosmetics, Exhibiting @ Cosmoprof Asia
Representatives from Obelis' European Responsible Person Center and EU regulatory team will be attending Cosmoprof Asia from November 12-14, 2014.
Cosmetic products vs. Medicinal products – Classification guidelines
Useful information on differentiation and classification of medical devices and cosmetic products intended for use on the EU market. Learn more with Obelis.
Formula Verification Service
European regulatory and compliance experts Obelis announce new formula verification service for manufacturers starting the EU compliance process.
Obelis s.a. becomes PCPC International Associate Member
EU regulatory experts and Responsible Person service provider Obelis joins Personal Care Product Council (PCPC) as an Internal Associate from July 2014.
GMP for Cosmetic Manufacturers with sub-contractors
Learn more about good manufacturing practices for cosmetic manufacturers operating with sub-contractors within Europe. Talk to Obelis' EU regulatory experts.