CTPA has introduced a new e-learning in its Online Learning Platform, 'Cosmetic Ingredients: How to Find Out the Legal Status'.
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The European Union has notified the WTO of its proposed amendments to Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 Annexes III (restricted substances) and VI (authorised UV filters).
The General Court of the European Commission's ruling regarding titanium dioxide (TiO2), which was issued on November 23, 2022, has been appealed, the European Commission has notified the Titanium Dioxide Manufacturers Association (TDMA).
The library contains nearly 30,000 cosmetic components in 14 languages. It covers ingredient qualities, functions, man-made or natural origins, and product kinds.
The German Cosmetic, Toiletry, Perfumery and Detergent Association (IKW), the French Fédération des Entreprises de la Beauté (FEBEA), and Health & Media GmbH have all joined forces to launch COSMILE Europe, an initiative of Cosmetics Europe.
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) believes that aluminium compounds are safe when used at the maximum amounts suggested in the tables for various goods when used in cosmetic products.
In light of the presented data, does the SCCS consider arbutin safe for use in face creams at concentrations up to 2% and in body lotions at concentrations up to 0.5%?
Unilever promised many years ago that it would never use animals to test the safety of its products or ingredients.
On January 11, 2023, EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published the preliminary opinion on Hydroxyapatite as a nanomaterial. Public comments are sought by March 01, 2023.
Public comments are being sought on recently published scientific opinion by SCCS on safety of salicylic acid in cosmetic products whereby the committee agrees that the use of salicylic acid as a preservative up to a maximum concentration of 0.5%