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In light of the recent announcement by the UK government to ban disposables, here is a run through for the benefit of vape manufacturers and retailers on the upcoming changes to the TRPR (the UK’s TPD) and estimated timelines. Please note that at time of publication there is no information on exact dates. Upcoming changes: ...
The SCCS recently finalised its evaluation of Benzyl Salicylate as an ingredient in cosmetics. Read on to learn background and implications of this regulatory update. Benzyl Salicylate Benzyl Salicylate (CAS No. 118-58-1, EC No. 204-262-9), also known as 2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester, occurs naturally in various plants. It can be artificially manufactured and is often...
Read what Rishi Sunak has to say on smoking and vapes at the Tory Party Conference: If we could break that cycle. If we could stop the start, then we would be on our way to ending the biggest cause of preventable death and disease in our country. So I propose that in future we...
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...
