by Geraldine Garrs | Feb 12, 2025 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information, Quality and Safety
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 studies...
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
Will Talc be banned in cosmetics? 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...
by Geraldine Garrs | Oct 17, 2024 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information, Quality and Safety
The beauty industry has long relied on animal testing to ensure the safety of cosmetic ingredients, a practice that dates back to the early 20th century. However, as we move further into the 21st century, the landscape of cosmetic testing is undergoing a significant...
by Geraldine Garrs | Oct 17, 2024 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information, Formulating Hints and Ideas, Quality and Safety
Tea tree oil (TTO) – INCI name: Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil – is a well-known essential oil with a distinctive aroma and widely used in cosmetics and aromatherapy. It is at risk of being banned in the EU for use in cosmetics, and I wanted to understand...
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?...
