INCI stands for International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients. It’s a standardized system to identify cosmetic ingredients with a single, consistent name. INCI ensures that an ingredient has one universal label, making it easier for regulators, brands, and consumers to understand what’s inside a product. INCI …
When the UK left the EU (Brexit), its cosmetics regulatory framework didn’t suddenly change overnight. In fact, the UK initially copied and retained EU cosmetics legislation, ensuring continuity for businesses and consumer safety. However, over time, subtle but important differences have started to emerge—and they …
When choosing cosmetic products, safety is a key concern. One important topic in cosmetic regulation is the use of CMR substances, a group of chemicals that may pose long-term health risks. CMR stands for: Carcinogenic (C) – substances that may cause cancer Mutagenic (M) – …
The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is rooted in the European Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR, 2024/1781). It will apply to cosmetics, among many other products. The DPP is a digital identity card for each product, designed to simplify access to 3 types of information: Legal conformity …
There are 2 types of undesirable events according to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products: “undesirable effects (UEs)” are defined as “adverse reactions to human health attributable to the normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use of a cosmetic product”; “serious undesirable effects (SUEs)” …
In the EU cosmetic products have several symbols. Some of them are mandatory by the EU Cosmetic Regulation No. 1223/2009, others are voluntary. The most common symbols are: Related to its stability. In this case, you can find the Period After Opening or Hourglass Symbol. …
Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 on cosmetic products is aimed at harmonizing the 27 EU Member States and 4 European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries covered under this legislation. Please see below which language you should use on a cosmetic product if you sell it in …
Certain cosmetic products have an extremely low (or non-existent) risk of microbiological contamination because of their inherent characteristics, which create an environment hostile to the survival and growth of microorganisms. Products classified as "hostile" and manufactured in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) pose minimal …
A challenge test, also known as a preservative efficacy test, is an essential component of the safety evaluation process for cosmetics. The requirement for conducting a challenge test is outlined in the SCCS NoG 12th Edition, which specifies the demand for this test. In addition, …
