My unexpected role in pioneering safety assessments for new cosmetics, the creation of our initial reporting format, and how these early experiences shaped industry standards and my subsequent professional practices ..read more

This post explores the role of the "responsible person" and the use of "mandates" in the cosmetic industry within the EU and UK. It discusses how these practices, although not currently required by law, are emerging as industry standards to ensure compliance with cosmetic regulations, and predicts their future legal significance ..read more

In my last blog post on the subject of the risks of talc, I pointed out that since the 1970s, manufacturers in the United States have put an emphasis on using asbestos-free talc in consumer products.  I also reviewed the scientific studies looking at the possible link between ovarian cancer and talc use. The findings ..read more

The EU's new product liability regulations in Regulation (EU) 2023/988 introduce stricter safety and traceability requirements. Article 4 mandates product safety through design and manufacturing, with additional protective measures like warnings and instructions. Article 16 focuses on product traceability and safety information. These changes come into force in December 2024, with the UK expected to follow suit ..read more

A CAS number, also known as a CAS Registry Number, is a unique numerical identifier assigned to every chemical substance described in the open scientific literature. It is issued by the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), a division of the American Chemical Society. Each CAS number is designed to provide a unique, unmistakable identifier for chemical ..read more

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Yes, in Canada, you can include languages other than French and English on cosmetic product packaging, but there are specific rules to consider: In summary, while the inclusion of other languages on cosmetic packs in Canada is permissible, it must not compromise the mandatory bilingual (English and French) information required by Canadian regulations ..read more

Do CPSRs need to be updated when the ingredients change ..read more

In the EU, the regulation of eyelash glues as cosmetics has not been consistent in the past. Some countries, such as France, classified eyelash glue as a cosmetic product and regulated it under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Others felt that the products fell under the General Product Safety Regulation, with the onus on producers and distributors ..read more

Whether a ‘Made in Europe sounds like the sort of question to which there ought to be an easy answer.  It is clear from the UK cosmetic regulations that you need to use the country name.  But it turned out not to be something that the regulations are clear on.  This may be because the ..read more