Cosmetics

9/11/2024

Understanding the Regulation of Cosmetic Ingredients in Europe: 5 Key Facts

The regulation of cosmetic ingredients in the European Union (EU) is stringent and designed to ensure consumer safety. Cosmetic ingredients are regulated under the EU Cosmetic Product Regulation EU 1223/2009, where ingredients of concern are categorized as prohibited, restricted, or authorized substances, primarily outlined in Annexes II to VI.

Cosmetics

8/8/2024

EU Green Claims Directive and Its Impact on the Cosmetics Industry

Green, eco-friendly, sustainable—these are common claims on many consumer goods. However, the European Commission found that 40% of these environmental claims were unsubstantiated. To combat this, the European Commission established Directive 2024/825, often referred to as the Green Claims Directive or more recently, the Misleading Claims Directive. This directive aims to fight greenwashing and misleading environmental claims, significantly impacting the cosmetics industry.

Cosmetics

7/23/2024

Global PFAS Regulations: Impact on the Cosmetic Industry

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a class of human-made chemicals used extensively since the 1950s due to their non-stick, water-repellent, and grease-resistant properties. Found in products ranging from cookware to firefighting foams and cosmetics, PFAS have recently been scrutinized for their persistence in the environment and potential health hazards, prompting new regulations across the globe.

Cosmetics

7/11/2024

Global Regulations of Secondary Sunscreens: A Comparative Overview

Regulating sunscreen products has always been challenging, given their impact on consumers and their health. From a regulatory standpoint, a product's primary function determines the conditions it must meet to be placed on the market. As UV protection has become a standard, there is an abundance of cosmetic products displaying a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) on the market.

Cosmetics

7/9/2024

Bill 96: Key Updates on Québec's Final Regulation

The Québec Government has published the final regulation for Bill 96, amending the Charter of the French Language. This regulation significantly impacts businesses in the cosmetics industry.

Cosmetics

6/27/2024

New restrictions on D5 and D6 published: consequences for the cosmetic industry

On May 16th, 2024, the European Union (EU) published regulation 2024/1328 amends Annex XVII of European REACH Regulation 1907/2006. The aim of this amendment is to restrict the use of certain silicone compounds in cosmetic products. Specifically, the substances octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4), decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5), and dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6) are subject to new restrictions due to their environmental and health hazards.

Cosmetics

Understanding the Regulation of Cosmetic Ingredients in Europe: 5 Key Facts

EU Green Claims Directive and Its Impact on the Cosmetics Industry

Global PFAS Regulations: Impact on the Cosmetic Industry

Global Regulations of Secondary Sunscreens: A Comparative Overview

Bill 96: Key Updates on Québec's Final Regulation

New restrictions on D5 and D6 published: consequences for the cosmetic industry

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