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 | 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 | 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...
by MDSS Cosmetics | Nov 26, 2021 | EU
Retinol (CAS No. 68-26-8 / 11103-57-4) has become a more and more popular ingredient for cosmetic products throughout the years, in particular in the form of crèmes, lotions and serums advertising with its “anti-aging” properties and several other benefits. The...
by Guido Rainis | Nov 16, 2020 | EU
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, disinfectants and cleansers of various kinds, e.g. washing gels, lotions, soaps and similar products have been introduced to the market throughout Europe in an increasing number. This applies in particular to leave-on hand gels...
