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Section: Regulations > Claims/Labeling
Net Contents of a Cosmetic: The ‘E’ Mark and Units of Measure
Recently, some European Union member states have expressed concern over the misuse of the Estimated Symbol (℮), often referred to as the “e” mark, on product labels. In addition, some regulators have argued that the International System of Units, known as the metric system, should be used on all product labels to indicate the net contents of a finished product. Both of these concerns have fueled the present column in which the author debates how product labels should indicate the net contents of a cosmetic product. In closing, he comments on the jurisdiction of the CPSC in the United States.
Jun 20th, 2013
Net Contents of a Cosmetic: The ‘E’ Mark and Units of Measure
Recently, some European Union member states have expressed concern over the misuse of the Estimated Symbol (℮), often referred to as the “e” mark, on product labels. In addition, some regulators have argued that the International System of Units, known as the metric system, should be used on all product labels to indicate the net contents of a finished product. Both of these concerns have fueled the present column in which the author debates how product labels should indicate the net contents of a cosmetic product. In closing, he comments on the jurisdiction of the CPSC in the United States.
Dec 1st, 2009
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No Eco-scuses: Packaging Can Conform with Natural Tenets
Consumer interest in natural products has not yet extended to eco-friendly cosmetic packaging, while experts estimate that 8 million tons of plastics leak into the ocean each year. With this in mind, sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging are increasingly needed.
Jun 29th, 2018
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