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New in Europe (page 9 of 11)
Oct 10, 2006 | 01:19 PM CDT
European Union Update
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
After what seems like endless years of debate and changes, a compromise has been achieved, and the 7th Amendment to the Cosmetic Directive has been passed
Oct 09, 2006 | 05:13 PM CDT
Animal-safety Organizations Oppose REACH
REACH, one of the EU's largest pieces of legislation, has been called into question by many who believe that the legislation will endanger a number of animals...
Oct 05, 2006 | 01:57 PM CDT
European Update
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
While we have been focused on the debates and fi nally the compromises that are now the 7th Amendment to the European Union Cosmetic Directive, many other issues concerning technical changes continue to evolve in the EU.
Oct 02, 2006 | 10:37 AM CDT
Regulatory Review: Disclosing Cosmetics Information to the EU Public
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
The Seventh Amendment to the European Union (EU) Cosmetic Directive has a clause requiring certain information about cosmetics to be made available to the EU public. That clause, which addresses certain dangerous substances and also addresses animal testing, has not attracted much discussion or attention but has enormous implications for cosmetic companies.
Sep 26, 2006 | 10:20 AM CDT
Colipa Backs Commission Opinion: Limit SPF Claims
The European Commission published a recommendation on the efficacy and claims of sun products, which Colipa supports...
Aug 29, 2006 | 05:16 PM CDT
Brussels Demands Ingredient Disclosures
Undesireable effects of cosmetic products must now be disclosed to consumers, in accordance with new rules established in Brussels.
Jul 03, 2006 | 11:34 AM CDT
European Summit Addresses REACH, Animal Testing and Regulation
During the June 30, 2006, Cosmetics Business Summit, Gunter Verheugen addressed three topics key to the European personal care industry.
Jun 01, 2006 | 11:31 AM CDT
SCCP Reviews Hair Dyes
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
In Europe, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP) has been busy reviewing the components of hair dyes. On Dec. 13, 2005, the committee issued its opinion on the exposure and reaction products of oxidative hair dye formulations. For chemists interested in the chemistry of oxidative hair dyes, this is an excellent review of the various chemical reactions that result in hair dyeing.
May 15, 2006 | 12:03 PM CDT
Hair Dye Ingredients In Question
Henna and hair dye may be in trouble.
May 10, 2006 | 04:01 PM CDT
Hair Dyes On the Block
As part of the Cosmetic Directive, the European Commission may ban seven non-permanant.