by Geraldine Garrs | Aug 15, 2024 | Cosmetic Regulations and Information
New to Cosmetic Manufacture and you want to be a Brand owner If you are brand new to making and selling cosmetic products, you could consider using a pre-defined recipe for your first few product launches. GCS provides safety assessments to a number of wholesalers who...
by Geraldine Garrs | Aug 15, 2024 | Cosmetic Regulations and Information
Do you have a cosmetic product you would like to sell? And you are wondering what the next steps are. You know you need to get a CPSR, but what do you need to have in place before you ask for the CPSR? Anhydrous Products If the product is anhydrous (without water),...
by Geraldine Garrs | Jun 13, 2024 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information
Everything you want to know about cosmetic INCI names – the purpose, finding the correct one, structure of a name, legal useage What is an INCI name? An INCI (pronounced ‘inky’) name, which stands for International Nomenclature of Cosmetic...
by Geraldine Garrs | Jun 13, 2024 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information
The Essential Guide to INCI Names in Cosmetics: Understanding, Finding and Using Introduction: This is an essential guide to INCI names in cosmetic products, specifically for SMEs, new start-ups, and individual brand owners. Cosmetic products play a significant role...
by Geraldine Garrs | Jun 13, 2024 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information, Formulating Hints and Ideas
Unveiling the World of Cosmetic Colour Ingredients Imagine a world devoid of cosmetic colour. No vibrant red lipstick, no striking blue eyeshadow, no soft pink blushes – just a monochrome existence. In the realm of cosmetics, colourants play a crucial role in...
by Geraldine Garrs | Jun 13, 2024 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information, Formulating Hints and Ideas
Limitations for Use of Commonly-Used Colours in Cosmetic Products Colours which are only permitted for rinse-off products CI 12700, CI 21108, CI 40215, CI 42080, CI 45100, CI 51319, CI 61585,CI 62045, CI 73915, CI 74180 Colours which are not permitted for use on...
