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Call for data on phytonadione epoxide used in cosmetic products
This is a call for data on the safety of phytonadione epoxide (Vitamin K oxide) (CAS No. 25486-55-9,…
EU Releases 2025 Guide to Implement REACH Microplastics Restrictions for Industry Compliance
To assist enterprises, member state regulatory authorities, and the public in understanding the new rules,…
ISO publishes Cosmetics Europe’s Double Plate Method as new in vitro standard for SPF determination
Source: Cosmetics Europe The International Organization for Standardization, ISO, has recently published the standard ISO…
Notification of the update of the European Glossary of Common Ingredient names
On 13 March 2025, the European Commission notified a draft Decision to update the “Glossary of common ingredient…
New version of the EU Bordeline Manual
The EU Commission has released version 5.4 of the EU Borderline Manual, which is now…
Cosmetics Europe released the updated version of the cosmetics industry guidance on microplastics
On 4 July 2024, Cosmetics Europe released the updated version of a joint guidance document…
Cosmetics industry guidance on SPM, “microplastics” ready
On 14 February 2024, EFfCI (The European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients) and Cosmetics Europe presented…
REACH Regulation for cosmetic products
In order to be sold legally within the European Union, a cosmetic product must comply…
New entries in the Borderline Manual of Cosmetic Products
On 20 February 2024, the European Commission published the updated version of the Borderline Manual…
Cosmetics Europe Guidelines on the ‘fragrance allergens’ requirements
On 7 November 2023, Cosmetics Europe published a guidance called "Guidelines on the fragrance allergens…
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