Overview Switzerland is a landlocked country located in Central Europe, bordered by Germany to the north, France to the west, Italy to the south, and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east. Despite its central location, Switzerland is not a member… Read More »All You Need to Know on Cosmetic Regulation in Switzerland (Part 1)
On 4 April 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its preliminary opinion on the safety of Silver Zinc Zeolite when used as a preservative in cosmetic products. Following the feedback received during the commenting period, SCCS released… Read More »SCCS adopted its Final Opinion on Silver Zinc Zeolite
On 26 July 2023, the European Commission has adopted the new Regulation (EC) No 2023/1545 amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and the Council as regards labelling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products. Currently, 24 fragrance allergens… Read More »EU Labelling Fragrance Allergen Regulation Adopted by the European Commission
On 1 June 2023, the European Commission launched a call for data on the safety of pure Cannabidiol (CBD) and on extracts that may contain contaminants such as THC. Considering the very limited available information regarding the safety of CBD… Read More »European Commission calls for data on the safety of Cannabidiol in cosmetic products
On 23 May 2023, the European Commission notified the WTO of a new amendment to the Cosmetic Regulation. The publication is amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and the Council as regards the use of certain nanomaterials… Read More »EU notifies the WTO of a draft regulation on the use of certain nanomaterials in cosmetics
On 28 April 2023, the United Kingdom (UK) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft amendment to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, as applicable in Great Britain (i.e., England, Wales, and Scotland). Permitted levels of certain chemicals in the… Read More »UK aligns with EU on Methyl-N-methylanthranilate, HAA299 and HAA299 (nano) restrictions in cosmetic products
In a bid to tackle plastic pollution, in January 2018 the Commission adopted a plastics strategy which aimed, among other things, to reduce all sources contributing to the microplastic pollution. This commitment was renewed with the publication of the European… Read More »An Overview of the Ban of Microplastics and its Implications in Cosmetic Industry
The European Union has transmitted on March 2nd, 2023, a draft Regulation to the WTO (World Trade Organiztaion) which constitutes the 19th ATP (Adaptation to Technical and Scientific Progress) of the CLP (Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances) Regulation. The… Read More »The European Union Notifies the 19th ATP of the CLP to WTO
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA), as it has been titled, has been included in the 4155-page Omnibus government funding bill signed by the president Biden on 29 December, 2022. The long-awaited legislation will advance product safety… Read More »MoCRA or the Cosmetic Regulation Earthquake in USA
In 2019, the European Commission released a list of 28 substances suspected to be endocrine disruptors and mandated the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety to assess whether their use in cosmetic formulations is safe for human health. The substances were divided into two… Read More »SCCS’s Final Opinion on Kojic Acid