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EU Fragrance Allergen Labelling: Deadline Approaching!
Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 expands fragrance allergen labelling by adding 56 new substances to Annex III of the Cosmetics Regulation. The transition period is ending soon: 31 July 2026 – last date to place non-compliant products on the market 31 July 2028 – final...
TALC: EU and UK ban latest in 2027?
TALC (CAS No. 14807-96-6) is powdered, hydrous magnesium silicate. The substance is used as ingredient in cosmetic products in many functions (e.g. bulking, anticaking, opacifying, etc.) for a long time. TALC is currently indicated in Annex III-59 of the EU Cosmetics...
Reminder on new fragrance allergens for cosmetic products in the EU: Transitional period ends in July 2026
Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 was published on 26th July 2023, regarding labelling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products. It introduces 56 new fragrance substances to Annex III, plus updates to some already existing entries. Manufacturers were granted transitional...
UK
TALC: EU and UK ban latest in 2027?
TALC (CAS No. 14807-96-6) is powdered, hydrous magnesium silicate. The substance is used as ingredient in cosmetic products in many functions (e.g. bulking, anticaking, opacifying, etc.) for a long time. TALC is currently indicated in Annex III-59 of the EU Cosmetics...
Cosmetics in the EU, UK and USA: Legal background and definitions
The legal definitions of “cosmetic product” in the European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA) show notable differences reflecting distinct regulatory approaches. For the EU and UK, the legal definition of a cosmetic product are...
Brexit: Be prepared for the end of the transition period
Notwithstanding faltering negotiations, the possibility for extension of the transition period has not been utilized and after 31 December 2020, manufacturers and importers of cosmetic products established in the UK will finally no longer be considered established in...
USA
From California to New York: State-specific regulations for cosmetics in the USA
Federal laws such as the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and MoCRA regulate the safety and labelling of cosmetics at a national level. However, throughout the years several US states implemented their own regulations to address specific concerns regarding...
Labelling requirements for cosmetic prodcts in the US: Before and after MoCRA
Cosmetic products marketed in the USA, whether domestically manufactured or imported, must comply with the requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FP&L Act). The label elements required under the...
Cosmetics in the EU, UK and USA: Legal background and definitions
The legal definitions of “cosmetic product” in the European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA) show notable differences reflecting distinct regulatory approaches. For the EU and UK, the legal definition of a cosmetic product are...
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