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UNDERSTANDING UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS, COSMETOVIGILANCE & RAPEX
There are 2 types of undesirable events according to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products: Once SUE happens SUE form (also…
PIF
PIF stands for a Product Information File. A dossier must be prepared for every cosmetic product in the EU. 2. How long…
SYMBOLS ON COSMETIC PRODUCTS
In the EU cosmetic products have several symbols. Some of them are mandatory by the EU Cosmetic Regulation No. 1223/2009, others are…
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 on cosmetic products is aimed at harmonizing the 27 EU Member States and 4 European Free Trade Association…
LOW-RISK COSMETIC PRODUCTS
Certain cosmetic products have an extremely low (or non-existent) risk of microbiological contamination because of their inherent characteristics, which create an environment…
CHALLENGE TEST
A challenge test, also known as a preservative efficacy test, is an essential component of the safety evaluation process for cosmetics. The…
MICROPLASTICS IN COSMETICS IN THE EU
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 on microplastics was published on 27th of September 2023 under the EU REACH Regulation (amending Annex XVII, Regulation…
ADDITIONAL ALLERGENS
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 was published in July 2023. In the past, we had 24 allergens that needed to be mentioned in…
EU vs UK
The European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) had undergone significant changes in their cosmetic regulations due to the UK’s departure…
MICROBIOLOGY TESTING FOR COSMETICS
In the EU when it comes to cosmetic products a microbiology test is a must. The only exception are low-risk products. For…