by Geraldine Garrs | Oct 17, 2024 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information
Cosmetics are everywhere in our daily lives. From the face wash you use each morning to the night cream you might use before bed, we rely on these products to keep us looking and feeling our best. But what exactly makes something a cosmetic product, and what doesn’t?...
by Geraldine Garrs | Oct 17, 2024 | Cosmetic Regulations and Information, Formulating Hints and Ideas, Quality and Safety
I have mentioned the CosIng database in an earlier post about INCI names The Essential Guide to INCI Names but I decided to do a deeper dive into this invaluable resource. CosIng was started in 1976 and it is still updated when there is a Commission Regulation...
by Geraldine Garrs | Oct 15, 2024 | Blog, Formulating Hints and Ideas
Stability Testing of Cosmetic Products – A Pragmatic Guide I have many customers who are just starting out and have no idea what shelf-life to quote for their products. The shelf-life is an indication of how long a product will last, how long it will continue to...
by Geraldine Garrs | Oct 15, 2024 | Cosmetic Regulations and Information, FAQ's
Selling Cosmetic Products Online If you are selling cosmetic products online you need to be aware of a recent update to the (EU) General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). It has been updated to clarify the labelling required when selling online / distance selling. How...
by Geraldine Garrs | Oct 15, 2024 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information
Choosing the Right Consultant for Regulatory Compliance in the Cosmetics Industry GCS focusses on providing CPSRs to cosmetic brand owners. A CPSR is only one part of the regulatory pie. There are lots of other aspects to compliance when thinking about selling your...
