Regulatory news and insights
Updates on EU, UK and international cosmetics regulations, explained by our regulatory team.
New amendments and corrections to Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009
The European commission has adopted several substances, which have been classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduction (CMR) to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Salicylic acid Salicylic acid (2-hydroxy-benzoic acid) has been classified as a CMR substance of category 2 but it fulfils conditions laid down in Article 15 of the Cosmetics Regulation and can…
Read article
Labelling requirements for cosmetics sold in Canada
Labelling requirements for cosmetic products sold in Canada are described in the following regulations: the Food and Drugs Act and the Cosmetic Regulations the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and Consumer Packaging and Labelling Regulations the Hazardous Products Act and the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulation The Food and Drugs Act and the Cosmetic Regulations…
Read articleRegulatory update regarding the use of Titanium dioxide in nano form
On 6 November 2019, the EU Commission published Commission Regulation, amending Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. The updates refer to titanium dioxide (nano), which is listed in entry 27a of Annex VI and is currently allowed as a UV filter in cosmetic products. This ingredient is allowed in a concentration of up to…
Read article
Which tests do your cosmetic products actually undergo in Chinese labs?
If you want to register and sell your cosmetic products in China, you have to make sure that your products are compliant with the Chinese cosmetic regulation and all the relevant cosmetic standards. One of the important requirements, which have to be included in the product registration file and submitted to the competent authority, are…
Read articleCanadian Cosmetic Notification Form (CFN)
According to Canadian Cosmetic Regulations, all cosmetic products that are sold in Canada, must be notified to Health Canada. Canada defines a cosmetic as ‘’any substance or mixture of substances manufactured, sold or represented for use in cleansing, improving or altering the complexion, skin, hair or teeth, and includes deodorants and perfumes.\” In cases where…
Read article
Cosmetic ingredient Hotlist
Health Canada maintains a Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist (Hotlist), which includes a list of ingredients, that are prohibited for use in cosmetics and a list of ingredients, that are restricted for use in cosmetics. Hotlist is a science-based administrative tool that is updated whenever new scientific data becomes available. In such cases, the safety assessment of…
Read article
Labelling requirements for cosmetics sold in the USA
Cosmetic products sold in the USA must comply with the labelling requirements of the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FP&L Act), and the regulations set out by the FDA under these two laws. The FD&C Act strictly prohibits the sale of adulterated or misbranded cosmetics. A…
Read article
What you need to know when making cosmetic claims in the USA
Cosmetic claims represent an important part of cosmetic product labelling. They are a great marketing tool as they persuade consumers into choosing a certain product from a sea of many similar products. Therefore, it is crucial that the beauty brands use claims that are honest, truthful, sufficiently substantiated and appropriate for cosmetic products. Different countries…
Read article
Chinese cosmetics regulation: 4 steps to formula compliance
One of the first steps in the cosmetic product registration process in any country is checking if the formula is compliant with the relevant cosmetics regulation. China has strict requirements regarding the cosmetic ingredients, which includes lists of prohibited and restricted ingredients for use in cosmetics. In addition, the regulation also provides guidance on the…
Read article
Regulatory view on the use of CBD and other cannabis derivatives in cosmetics
In the past year, there has been a significant rise of the CBD-containing cosmetic products, as well as other cannabis derived ingredients, such as cannabis sativa seed (hemp) oil. CBD has become one of the most popular new cosmetic ingredients, which lead to an abundance of CBD cosmetics – from oils, serums, creams to even…
Read articleWill China remove mandatory animal testing for imported non-special use cosmetics?
On May 27, 2019, National Product Administration (NMPA) has published a draft version of Administrative Measures for Filing of Non-special Use Cosmetics, which consists of 5 chapters and one attachment. The latter includes filing material requirements for non-special use cosmetics (non-SUC). The main contents of these measures cover different aspects of the filing procedure, including…
Read articleThe EU Commission amends Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009
According to the Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, substances, which have been classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction (CMR) of category 1A, category 1B or category 2 under Part 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CMR substances) are prohibited for use in cosmetics. However, a CMR substance may…
Read articleReady to launch your cosmetic products globally?
Speak with our regulatory experts about compliance, testing, and market access requirements.
