Following a request from the European Commission (EC), the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published on May 10th, 2021, scientific advice on the threshold for the warning ‘contains formaldehyde’ in Annex V of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, preamble point 2 for formaldehyde-releasing substances. SCC Conclusion and the Proposal of the European Comission The SCCS […]
4 Requirements to Sell in Europe and the UK CPSR: Before getting to the heart of the matter, it’s always a good practice to remember what is needed in order to sell any cosmetic product in Europe and the UK. As we already mentioned in our article “How to gain EU compliance in three steps”, […]
The Cosmetics Industry in 2022 As you surely already noticed, the cosmetic industry is continuously changing or evolving… and it’s changing a lot and regularly! The cosmetic industry is a bit like a butterfly before coming out of the chrysalis… it’s always transforming and evolving! Eco-Friendly Cosmetics More and more consumers now want to have […]
The success of your cosmetics’ exportation Local legislation is the first parameter to consider when commercializing a cosmetic on a new market. If adapting products compliance should be a priority to ensure a legal implementation, consumers will not only look forward to your beautiful INCI list or your expertly translated instructions of use. Indeed, catching […]
Without a doubt, 2021 was a very difficult year. Who would have thought that the global Covid-19 pandemic would still be impacting people’s lives the way it has this year, even after the vaccine? Shops, schools, offices, theatres, and boarders reopened sporadically throughout the course of the year only to have to close their doors […]
Difficulties of the EU and UK Cosmetic Regulations and BIORIUS’ expertise A lot of people are not always aware of it, but the EU and UK Cosmetic Regulations are the most complicated in the world. The EU and UK Cosmetic Regulations are more or less the same but there are indeed some minor changes (due […]
Emergence of New Opportunities in the Cosmetic Sector We all know it. The COVID-19 crisis had, and still has today, a dramatic impact on the world’s economy. The cosmetic industry is making no exception. However, the market is already recovering. The beauty industry has always shown a strong ability to adapt to crisis thanks to […]