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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...
So you’re starting your own make-up line and want to know the costs of starting a cosmetics business in terms of regulation and testing. This is possibly one of the most common enquiries we receive. To approach the question: How much does it cost to start a make-up line? We have broken the list down...
Over the years we’ve supported hundreds of customers as they launch their cosmetic range – be it soaps, hair serums or beard oils – and take that first step: a cosmetic safety assessment or CPSR. We know it isn’t easy when you first start out – cosmetic regulations seem complex and lengthy. We’ve put together...