Cosmetic Stability and Compatibility Testing The primary objective of conducting stability testing for a finished cosmetic product is to make sure that no detrimental changes in its intended physical, chemical and microbiological properties, as well as its safety and functional performance, occur during handling, transport and storage under appropriate conditions. Compatibility test is likewise carried […]
Personal Care Magazine “All cosmetic products placed on the European Union (EU) market must comply with the EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009. Legislation which has been in force since July 2013. The objective of this new law is to protect consumers. It protect them from potential health hazards and to help them make informed […]
EU Cosmetic Regulatory Update in February 2017: Benzophenone-3 & Hair Dye Substances On February 10, 2017, the EU Commission published the amendments to Annex III (restricted substances) and Annex VI (UV-filters) of Cosmetics Regulation EC No. 1223/2009 to decrease the maximum allowable concentration of Benzophenone-3 & Hair Dye Substances in cosmetics product. Benzophenone-3 In December 2008, the […]
Labeling Cosmetic Products in EU Cosmetic product needs to be label correctly. It is a tool used to convey information regarding a cosmetic product such as its intended use, list of ingredients, directions for use and any precautions to be observed with its foreseeable use. Read more in the link below: http://www.beautypackaging.com/contents/view_experts-opinion/2016-10-20/labeling-cosmetic-products-in-the-eu/
Cosmetic product labels and 5 most common mistakes. Correct cosmetic product labels are important part of ensuring compliance of cosmetic products with the EU cosmetics regulation 1223/2009. Mistakes on the labels, especially on products that come outside of the EU are common, and because labels are the first thing that consumers and inspectors come in contact […]
Animal Testing in EU for cosmetics. On September 21, 2016, the EU Court of Justice (ECJ) has confirmed that there will be no exception to the ban on animal testing in EU for any cosmetic product, even if the tests have been conducted anywhere in the world after March 11, 2013. Presently, cosmetic products […]
Cosmetic product safety assessor Part B of the Cosmetic product safety report (CPSR), the Cosmetic product safety assessment, is the most important part of the product information file and of ensuring compliance of the cosmetic product with the EU cosmetics regulation 1223/2009. Cosmetic product safety assessment can’t just be performed by anyone. The EU cosmetics […]
Methylisothiazolinone officially banned In July there have been a few updates in the EU cosmetics regulation. The updates were the following: Carbon black: Carbon Black (nano) (according to the SCCS’s specifications) is authorized for use as a colorant in cosmetic products at a maximum concentration of 10 % w/w, except in applications that may lead […]
Cosmetic challenge test The degree of microbiological risk for the products depends on the ability of a product to support the growth of microorganisms and the probability that those microorganisms can cause harm to the user. The likelihood of microbiological contamination for some cosmetic products is extremely low (or non-existent) due to product characteristics (which […]
K Beauty EU cosmetics regulation CE.way and Wise Company Inc. will hold an EU cosmetics regulation seminar at K Beauty in Seoul, Korea in October. Tadej Feregotto, the CEO of CE.way Regulatory Consultants Ltd, will present the current EU cosmetics regulation and what Korean and other non-EU companies have to do in order to be […]
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