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The European Commission has recently introduced Regulation (EU) 2023/1490, an amendment to EU cosmetics regulation. In this blog post, we’ll break down the key points of this regulation and what it means for cosmetic manufacturers selling into the EU. CMRs Added to the Annex II The primary objective of the new regulation 2023/1490 is to...
In response to rising concerns about fragrance allergies, Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 introduces important changes to allergen listing on cosmetic labelling. In this blog post we will explore the rationale behind the regulation, the newly identified fragrance allergens, and the new concentration thresholds that trigger labelling. Fragrance Allergens Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 is an amendment to Regulation...
We’ve put together a list of cosmetic ingredients scheduled to be banned in the EU in 2023. Do you have cosmetics that contain any of these ingredients? Cross check your formulations against this list to identify cosmetics to be reformulated. Search the list by chemical name, CAS or EC number. Draft laws The list of...
On review of ingredients, important changes to Annexes of the UK Cosmetics Regulation are expected in 2023. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) announced last year some cosmetic ingredients face a complete ban while others attract new restrictions. Let’s look into what those upcoming changes are. How did these changes come about? The...
With global supply chains in disarray and rising inflation, cosmetic ingredient suppliers are under pressure to take a fresh look at what ingredients to supply and their sources. If you’ve found yourself in a position where your existing supplier no longer supplies a base ingredient, fragrance or colourant then what do you do? Here’s our...