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Our 10th Anniversary!

Posted on March 23, 2023 by OxfordBio

Over the past decade, Oxford Biosciences has experienced incredible growth and success, thanks in no small part to your continued support and trust in our services. We are proud of what we have accomplished together and grateful for your partnership.…

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IFF, Firmenich, Givaudan, and Symrise raided in co-ordinated antitrust probe

Posted on March 9, 2023 by OxfordBio

Regulators in Switzerland, UK, US and EU investigate overcharging and other anti-competitive practices The world’s four largest fragrance suppliers were raided on Wednesday as part of a co-ordinated move by regulators to investigate overcharging and other anti-competitive practices in the…

Posted in Ingredients

We are on the panel at the Safety in Beauty Conference

Posted on February 27, 2023 by OxfordBio

Meet us on 2nd March 2023 at the Safety in Beauty Conference in Canary Wharf, London, and let us answer any regulatory questions that you may have. Rigorous, Trustworthy & Quality Beauty Safety Strategies To Responsibly & Compliantly Assure Beauty…

Posted in Regulatory

FDA: Banana Boat sunscreen recalled – cancer risk

Posted on January 31, 2023 by OxfordBio

SHELTON, Conn., January 27, 2023 – Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC) today expanded its voluntary nationwide recall of three batches of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 to the consumer level as outlined in the table below.…

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Posted in Ingredients, Regulatory

Regulation 2009/1223 and the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013: Great Britain

Posted on January 10, 2023 by OxfordBio

Updated 9 January 2023 There will be a seven year transition period from 1 January 2021 before businesses have to include the UK Responsible Person details on product labels, provided the EU responsible person details are included. This will enable…

Posted in Regulatory

USA Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA).

Posted on January 6, 2023 by OxfordBio

Within MoCRA is a long-awaited update to the US’ cosmetics laws, amending Chapter VI of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) enacted on 29th December 2022. Under MoCRA there will be new requirements for ‘responsible persons’ and…

Posted in Regulatory

Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 23, 2022 by OxfordBio

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USA: National Academy of Sciences Report, “Review of Fate, Exposure, and Effects of Sunscreens in Aquatic Environments and Implications for Sunscreen Usage and Human Health”

Posted on August 11, 2022 by OxfordBio

“Cosmetics and personal care products companies provide innovative sunscreen products to help protect consumers from the harmful effects of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) and our member companies welcome the National Academy of Sciences…

Posted in Ingredients, Regulatory

New UK Cosmetic Portal (OPSS) up and running today

Posted on January 1, 2021 by OxfordBio

Submit cosmetic product notifications Create an account or sign in to the OPSS if you have used this service before Notify the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) about cosmetic products available to consumers in Great Britain (GB). What…

Posted in Regulatory

COVID-19 Update

Posted on March 26, 2020 by OxfordBio

I want to reassure you that Oxford Biosciences remains operational, with our business continuing to support all our clients. We are continuing to certify vital hand sanitiser and cleansing products for our clients in the UK, and throughout the world.…

Posted in Regulatory