by Geraldine Garrs | Feb 12, 2025 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information
Margin of Safety The Margin of Safety is used when scientists want to make sure a chemical / ingredient is safe in products like cosmetics or food additives; they need to compare two important things: 1. The amount that caused no harmful effects in animal...
by Geraldine Garrs | Dec 12, 2024 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information
Ingredient Percentage Ranges in Cosmetic Product Notifications When submitting cosmetic product information to regulatory portals like the EU CPNP or UK SCPN, manufacturers can use percentage ranges for ingredients instead of exact percentages. Cosmetic product...
by Geraldine Garrs | Oct 21, 2024 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information, Quality and Safety
Talc is a very commonly used ingredient, in cosmetics and many other industries. It is at risk of being banned in the EU for use in cosmetics, based on a recent Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) report, which has classified talc as a Carc. 1B substance. Background...
by Geraldine Garrs | Oct 20, 2024 | Cosmetic Regulations and Information
In the realm of cosmetic product regulation, the Product Information File (PIF) stands as a cornerstone of compliance and safety. Mandated by EU Regulation 1223/2009 (and also applicable in the UK), the PIF serves as a comprehensive dossier that ensures cosmetic...
by Geraldine Garrs | Sep 6, 2024 | Blog, Formulating Hints and Ideas
In the world of cosmetics, keeping track of different formulations and ensuring consistency is crucial. One of the best ways to achieve this is by assigning product codes to each cosmetic product. But what exactly is the purpose of these codes, and what benefits do...
