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 | 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 | Cosmetic Regulations and Information, Quality and Safety
In the world of cosmetics, ensuring the safety of your products is paramount. One key player in this process is the cosmetic safety assessor. Choosing the right cosmetic safety assessor to assess the safety of your cosmetic formulations is crucial for both regulatory...
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 | 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...
