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Changes To General Product Liability Regulations in EU and UK
What is changing?
General Product Liability is a catchall term for anything that doesn’t have its own set of regulations. Cosmetics do, of course, have their own regulations. But a lot of cosmetic companies also make products that aren’t strictly cosmetics – things like scrubbing brushes, room sprays and false eyelashes, for a few cases. There are a few things that seem to be candidates to be…
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Frequently Asked Formulation Question - How to get a smooth paste with zinc ricinoleate
How does one get a smooth paste with zinc ricinoleate . When heated with butters and oils it gets clumpy . I need to make a balm?
Zinc Ricinoleate Can Make Balms Grainy
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What You Need To Know About CAS Numbers
CAS numbers can be a challenge for materials like limonene
A CAS number, also known as a CAS Registry Number, is a unique numerical identifier assigned to every chemical substance described in the open scientific literature. It is issued by the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), a division of the American Chemical Society. Each CAS number is designed to provide a unique, unmistakable identifier…
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Canadian Regulations - Can languages other than English and French appear?
What are the language rules for Canadian packs?
Yes, in Canada, you can include languages other than French and English on cosmetic product packaging, but there are specific rules to consider:
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Do Cosmetic Product Safety Assessments Need Updates on Formulation Changes?
The quick and easy answer is yes. There is no provision in the regulations for allowing the assessment to cover anything other than the original formulation that has been assessed.
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Are Eyelash Glues in the EU Regulated as Cosmetics?
In the EU, the regulation of eyelash glues as cosmetics has not been consistent in the past. Some countries, such as France, classified eyelash glue as a cosmetic product and regulated it under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Others felt that the products fell under the General Product Safety Regulation, with the onus on producers and distributors to ensure their safety in normal or reasonably…
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Can You Use 'Made In The EU' as a country of origin in the US?
Does ‘Made in the EU’ work in the US?
Whether a ‘Made in Europe sounds like the sort of question to which there ought to be an easy answer. It is clear from the UK cosmetic regulations that you need to use the country name. But it turned out not to be something that the regulations are clear on. This may be because the relevant US regulation, the Tariff Act, goes back to 1930 before anyone had…
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Is the country of origin required on Cosmetics in the UK?
Yes, you do need to put the country of origin on your cosmetic pack
Yes, the country of origin is required on cosmetics in the UK. According to the UK government’s guidance on making cosmetic products available to consumers in Great Britain, the label for cosmetic products must include the country of origin if the product is imported to the UK. The information must be given on both the container…
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Farewell to The Body Shop - A Brand That Made A Difference
GUILDFORD, SURREY- AUGUST 31, 2023: The Body Shop store on Guildford High Street – maybe soon to be history
The Body Shop was born in Brighton, England. The first store was opened in 1976 by Anita Roddick, and I became aware of it about a year later. I wasn’t in the business in those days – but I lived near Brighton and had just discovered beer and punk. My favourite pub in Brighton was the…
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MoCRA - Some terms and acronyms for Personal Care professionals to get used to
Confused by MoCRA acronyms?
MoCRA is here to stay, so we may as well get used to its terminology.
MoCRA: MoCRA itself is an acronym that stands for the Modernizing Cosmetics Regulation Act. This legislation aims to update and strengthen the regulation of cosmetics in the United States. It addresses various aspects of cosmetics regulation, including ingredient safety, labelling requirements, and…
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Microplastics, including plastic glitters banned in Cosmetics
Microplastic beads in exfoliators are now a thing of the past
The EU ban on microplastics, which came into effect on October 17, 2023, will have a significant impact on some cosmetic products. The ban prohibits the sale of cosmetics containing intentionally added microplastics, which are defined as any synthetic polymer particle less than 5 millimetres in size that is insoluble in water. 5…
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The Dead Turtle Logo: How It Affects Cosmetic and Personal Care Industry
Dead Turtle Logo
The “Dead Turtle” logo is a logo that is used to inform consumers about the plastic content contained inside everyday products and the harm they can have on the planet. It is also known as the “Plastic in Product” logo. The logo features a turtle with a plastic ring around its neck, which is a common image used to represent the impact of plastic pollution on marine life. The…
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How does MoCRA compare with the EU cosmetic regulations?
A Quick History
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) and the EU cosmetic regulations are both designed to ensure the safety of cosmetics for consumers. The former is new and comes into force at the end of 2023 – the latter has been developing since the early part of the 20th century.
In the first half of the 20th century, regulations concerning cosmetics were largely focused on…
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Hybrid Cleansing Balm
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Energizing Marine Lotion
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Calm Hydrating Moisturizer
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