by MDSS Cosmetics | Mar 27, 2023 | Cosmetics, EU
“Microplastic” in informal language usually refers to solid microparticles gained from synthetic polymers, typically described with a size of less than 5 mm, with a distinction made between two types depending on their origin[1]: Microparticles unintentionally formed...
by MDSS Cosmetics | Mar 13, 2023 | EU
Titanium dioxide was classified as carcinogenic (Cat. 2), leading the European Commission to enacting Regulation (EU) 2020/217[1]. Several manufacturers and other parties such as the Titanium Dioxide Manufacturers Association (TDMA) sued against this Regulation – and...
by MDSS Cosmetics | Nov 1, 2022 | EU
On 13th April 2022[1], the French Regulation banning printing inks containing certain percentages of mineral oils has been issued by the French government. The ban of the affected substances will enter into force on 1st January 2023 and then apply to all printing ink...
by Guido Rainis | Feb 4, 2022 | EU
Ingredients for producing cosmetic products are rarely applied as pure substances but mostly purchased in the form of commercially available mixtures. These mixtures also contain substances that are not intended for the cosmetic product but detectably appear in the...
by MDSS Cosmetics | Nov 26, 2021 | Cosmetics, EU
The European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2021/1902 o 29th October 2021 . The text includes the now official ban of the fragrance substance “Butylphenyl Methylpropional” (2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde, “Lilial”, CAS No. 80-54-6) with effect from 1st...
by Guido Rainis | Nov 26, 2021 | Cosmetics, EU
The legal responsibility for cosmetic products transferred from the EU to Switzerland lies in most cases with the Swiss importer who has to keep the Product Information File (PIF) according to Article 5 of the “Swiss Cosmetics Regulation” (“VKos”)[1]. This requirement...
