COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2023/1545 of 26 July 2023 amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards labelling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products All fragrance allergens as amended and published 27th July 2023.…
The chemical 2-Chloro-p-Phenylenediamine will be prohibited in the EU, along with its sulphate and dihydrochloride salts, in all hair, eyebrow and eyelash dye products, as of 22 November this year. The chemical has now been added to the list of…
Update 19 February 2019 We met with the CTPA, BEIS (Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy), OPSS (Office for Product Safety & Standards) and Cosmetic Europe representatives last week to get as much detail as possible on the way…
Safety-in-use of methylisothiazolinone in cosmetic products June 2015 Methylisothiazolinone can no longer be considered safe at current levels according to a European Commission consumer safety committee. The European Commission’s SCCS has published its opinion on the safety-in-use of MI in cosmetic…
Restriction on the use of silicones Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane / Cyclomethicone (D4) and Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane / Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) The dangers to the environment of these substances were raised in April 2015 by the United Kingdom, which had submitted a dossier to the European…
Not only do we prepare the most comprehensive CPSR fully complying with EU cosmetics regulation 1223/2009, our team also supports you throughout the compliance process. Our service also gives you additional free reports and services: Free CPNP Report to help…
EU Heavy metals are prohibited in any cosmetic product in the EU. Oxford Biosciences can accurately test the levels of aluminium (Al), arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), cobalt (Co), chlorine (Cl), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), lead (Pb), mercury (Hg),…
A good manufacturing practice (GMP) refers to the production and testing practice that not only safeguards the wellbeing of the customer but also ensures the production of standard good quality cosmetic products. A cosmetic product which has become adulterated cannot…
Oxford Biosciences can fulfil the role of Responsible Person, and the RP fee is charged annually per product. Having an EU-based and/or UK Responsible Person enables individuals or companies in countries outside the EU to sell products in the EU…
Complying with EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 The EU cosmetics regulation 1223/2009 was first published at the beginning of 2010 but took effect on 11 July 2013. This Regulation replaced the commonly known “Cosmetics Directive” – existing legislation 76/768EC and covers all…
