by MDSS Cosmetics | Jul 17, 2023 | EU
On June 22, 2023, the European Commission (EC) introduced proposed amendments to Annex XVII of the Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) [1]. This document suggests to further restricting the use of Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4), Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5)...
by MDSS Cosmetics | Jun 20, 2023 | EU
The European Commission published a call for data on the safety Cannabidiol (CBD) in the framework of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 with the purpose of obtaining scientific information relevant to the safety assessment of CBD in pure form and as extracts with the...
by MDSS Cosmetics | Mar 27, 2023 | 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...
