Regulations

20/05/202020/05/2020

Pesticide Products within the Personal Care Industry: Regulatory Requirements

Americas, Regulations

There’s been a surge in demand for personal insect repellents, says data from September 2018. From aerosols and wipes to sunscreens containing repellents, consumers have access to ... Read more

20/05/202020/05/2020

How to be US Claims Compliant

Americas, Regulations

Discover how you can remain US Claims Compliant and accurately promote your product. We’ve pulled the insights you need from the Benchmarking Company’s research published in October ... Read more

20/05/202020/05/2020

INCI Naming: The Purpose and the process

Americas, Regulations

Want to make sense of INCI names? We’ve put together a guide detailing the purpose and process, using material first published in October 2019. INCI, which stands ... Read more

10/10/201811/10/2018

The effect of cosmetics on the environment: Regulatory updates in ASEAN, China and EU

Asia, Industry/Country Reports, Market Trends, News, Personal Care, Regulations, Testing & Regulations

By Dr. Annelie Struessmann Although most countries around the world have cosmetics legislation in place; some regulatory frameworks have only been implemented or amended in recent years. These ... Read more

09/10/201809/10/2018

Skin Microbiome and Cosmetics

Europe, incosnorthamerica, Lifestyle, Marketing Trends, Men care, News, News, North America, Personal Care, Regulations, Show Features, Skincare, Testing & Regulation Zone, Textures

Human skin is the largest organ that acts as a front line of defence against adverse effects from its exposure to toxic environmental factors, such as air ... Read more

08/10/201808/10/2018

Downsizing: Nanotechnology in Cosmetics

Formulation, Nanocosmetics, News, Perfumes/Fragrances, Regulations, Skincare

By Gabriele Dadalt Souto Nanotechnology in cosmetic products might not be considered a new technology, as liposomes were introduced to the market in the 1980’s. Since then ... Read more

18/09/201804/10/2018

Pesticide Products within the Personal Care Industry: Regulatory Requirements

North America, Regulations, Testing & Regulations

Elevated concern over insect-borne illnesses has led to an increased demand for personal insect repellants. These products are available in many forms such as aerosols, liquid pump ... Read more

01/08/201801/08/2018

Preservative Myths – Busted!

Bath & Shower, Colour Cosmetics, Haircare, Improving Efficiency, North America, Personal Care, Personal Care, Personalisation, R&D, Regulations, Skincare, Suncare, Sustainability, Technology & Cosmetic Ingredients, Testing & Regulations

Choosing which preservative to use is one of the hardest ingredient selections a cosmetic formulator needs to make. Why? Not only is correct preservative one of the ... Read more

11/05/201827/04/2018

Regulations for cosmetics products and ingredients in China – video

Asia, Marketing Trends, Regulations

During this presentation April Guo covers: – Data analysis of cosmetics and new cosmetic ingredients registration in China – Updates of cosmetics regulations: such as the new ... Read more

28/03/2018

D4 and D5 Restricted in Wash-Off Personal Care Products

Regulations, Technology & Cosmetic Ingredients

Earlier this year, both Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) and Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) were added to ECHA’s restricted substances list, contained in Annex XVII of REACH. Under Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/35 ... Read more