Endocrine Disruptors in Europe (Regulation)
Endocrine Disruptors in Europe: the WHO defines an endocrine disruptor as ‘an exogenous substance or mixture that alters function(s) of the endocrine system and... Read more.
Butylparaben on the REACH Candidate List
Several regulatory developments related to endocrine disruptors are ongoing in the EU. Among them, the ECHA committees (European Chemicals Agency) have the duty... Read more.
Choosing your Responsible Person
Why and how cosmetic brands must invest time in this crucial step Introduction: Responsible Person versus Importer By law (European Cosmetics Regulation EC... Read more.
Access the whole world safely and efficiently
Since 2008, we have been helping small and large cosmetic brands enter the European market. The services we offer for this purpose: reviewing their formulas,...... Read more.
Peptides and proteins in cosmetics
What are they and their regulatory status For now and for the sake of argument, lets ignore the controversy surrounding the term “cosmeceuticals” (more on...... Read more.
“b green!” our way to support the planet
Since our first inception, preserving the environment was and still remains important to us. This is reflected in the choice of the green color and...... Read more.
HEMA in UV Nail Polishes
Update: Future Restriction of HEMA and Di-HEMA Trimethylhexyl Dicarbamate April 9th, 2020 Hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA) and Di-HEMA Trimethylhexyl Dicarbamate... Read more.
Insolubility of Silica and its Classification as Nanomaterial
Update March 4th, 2020 As reported below, the SCCS released a new interpretation regarding the classification of silica as ‘Nanomaterial’. This one has a considerable...... Read more.
Phenomenon of the “Nonfunctional Slack Fill” in the cosmetic industry
Earlier this month, CosmeticObs posted this article written by Dr Frédéric Lebreux, our COO, about the Nonfunctional Slack Fill. Here is the translated article.... Read more.
Cosmetics Compliance in UK: BREXIT Update
The United Kingdom will formally leave the European Union on January 31st, 2020. As communicated previously via information letter, BIORIUS will assist you with... Read more.