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The European Regulation for Cosmetics: Who is the Responsible Person?
Aug 12, 2016 | Pascal Yvon, PharmD, MBA, IDEA TESTS Group
The Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/20091 is the main regulatory framework for finished products when placed on the EU market and introduces the notion of the responsible person.
How Cosmetics are Regulated in Europe
Jul 27, 2016 | Pascal Yvon, PharmD, MBA, IDEA TESTS Group
European Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 is the main regulatory framework for finished products when placed on the EU market. Safety for human health is paramount. The Cosmetics Regulation comprises key elements to consider and comply with when marketing cosmetic products in Europe.
Lonza’s New Hair Care Technology Center Embraces Global Footprint
May 3, 2016
Lonza Customer Care’s Global Center for Hair Care Technology has opened a new site at Blackley, Manchester, United Kingdom to help progress the hair and skin care industries.
EU Gives Zinc Oxide, POK the OK for Certain Uses
Apr 29, 2016
Formulators will be able to use zinc oxide and potassium hydroxide in cosmetics and personal care products under certain new European Union guidelines starting May 21.
Switzerland Plans to Ban Animal-tested Cosmetic Ingredients
Mar 10, 2016
As part of the momentum that is growing globally to ban testing on animals for cosmetics, the Swiss government is planning to ban the sale of cosmetics containing ingredients newly tested on animals.
Warning: Methylisothiazolinone Use Has Limits
Jan 20, 2016
Data shows methylisothiazolinone used as a preservative in rinse-off cosmetic products is unsafe at 100 ppm when considering contact allergy concerns.
CIDESCO Supports Microbead Ban; Calls for Safe Alternatives
Aug 3, 2015
As the global environmental issue of plastic microbeads in waterways gains traction, CIDESCO calls for action.
Preserving Preservatives
Feb 25, 2015 | Chris Flower, PhD, Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association
There is a growing trend toward questioning the need for preservatives. This is worrisome, as most cosmetic products require preservatives to adequately protect them from contamination by microorganisms. This column looks at how microbes grow, how preservatives prevent them, and the process and environment needed to effectively and safely preserve personal care.
UK Delays Restriction Dossier for D4 and D5
Jan 28, 2015
The UK's restriction dossier for octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) and decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) has been delayed.
EC Restricts Use of Propylparaben, Butylparaben and MCI/MI
Oct 14, 2014
The European Commision has adopted two measures restricting the use of butylparaben, propylparaben and methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) methylisothiazolinone in cosmetic products.
Lead, Aluminum and Parabens: Myths in Cosmetics
Apr 21, 2014 | Chris Flower, PhD, and Emma Meredith, PhD; Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association, London, UK
Cosmetic companies comply with strict ingredient regulations and stay abreast of the latest scientific studies to ensure that their products are safe and efficacious. Yet, rumors still abound about cosmetic companies intentionally including toxic chemicals. This column looks into those myths, separating fact from fiction.
Preserving with Methylisothiazolinone
Feb 21, 2014 | Chris Flower, PhD and Emma Meredith, PhD, The Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association
Methylisothiazolinone (MI or MIT), a preservative used in cosmetics and other household products, has recently been in the news. MI was approved in Annex V as a cosmetic preservative up to 0.01%; however, after dermatologists found it to be a possible allergen, its safety was again reviewed by the SCCS.