by Geraldine Garrs | Oct 17, 2024 | Blog
I have mentioned the CosIng database in an earlier post about INCI names The Essential Guide to INCI Names but I decided to do a deeper dive into this invaluable resource. CosIng was started in 1976 and it is still updated when there is a Commission Regulation...
by Geraldine Garrs | Oct 15, 2024 | Blog
Stability Testing of Cosmetic Products – A Pragmatic Guide I have many customers who are just starting out and have no idea what shelf-life to quote for their products. The shelf-life is an indication of how long a product will last, how long it will continue to...
by Geraldine Garrs | Oct 15, 2024 | Blog
Choosing the Right Consultant for Regulatory Compliance in the Cosmetics Industry GCS focusses on providing CPSRs to cosmetic brand owners. A CPSR is only one part of the regulatory pie. There are lots of other aspects to compliance when thinking about selling your...
by Geraldine Garrs | Oct 15, 2024 | Blog
Microbial quality in cosmetics In Part 1 of looking at aspects related to microbes in cosmetics, I wrote about what a microbe is, what are the requirements for testing – purity and stability and why this is important when making and selling cosmetic products. In Part...
by Geraldine Garrs | Oct 15, 2024 | Blog
BBE vs Period After Opening The “Best Before Date” and “Period After Opening (PAO)” are labelling terms used on cosmetic products to provide information about the product’s shelf life and usage recommendations. What is the difference...
by Geraldine Garrs | Sep 6, 2024 | Blog, Formulating Hints and Ideas
In the world of cosmetics, keeping track of different formulations and ensuring consistency is crucial. One of the best ways to achieve this is by assigning product codes to each cosmetic product. But what exactly is the purpose of these codes, and what benefits do...
