As from 30 March 2019, (withdrawal date) the United Kingdom (UK) will be considered a third country as it will no longer be a member of the EU. Brexit will have an impact on many fields, and the cosmetic industry is no exception. There are some legal repercussions, which need to be taken into account […]
Since June 2014, the start of Project LARGO, Switzerland introduced many changes to its regulation. The main aim was to harmonize Swiss regulation with European Union (EU) and by doing so, opening the market, upholding bilateral treaties as well as ensuring a high level of consumers\’ safety. In addition to updates on the Ordinance on
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Formaldehyde is classified as a carcinogen category 1B and as a mutagen category 2 under CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. This is a reclassification, which was adopted on 17 December 2013 and applied from 1st April 2015. Formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing ingredients Formaldehyde is a colourless gas with a strong smell. It is quickly broken down
Registration of first-imported non-special use cosmetics in China has been replaced by filing management. This should make exporting cosmetics to China easier as there will be less restrictions on the port of entry. The regulatory update was announced by China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) and it was expanded nationwide on November 10, 2018. Under
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Due to concerns raised by several Member States and potential risks to human health, the European Commission has decided to amend Annex V of the EU cosmetics regulation on 26 November 2018 in order to restrict the use of preservative o-phenylphenol and ban the use of preservatives sodium o-phenylphenate, potassium o-phenylphenate and MEA o-phenylphenate in
