by Geraldine Garrs | Oct 17, 2024 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information, Formulating Hints and Ideas, Quality and Safety
Tea tree oil (TTO) – INCI name: Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil – is a well-known essential oil with a distinctive aroma and widely used in cosmetics and aromatherapy. It is at risk of being banned in the EU for use in cosmetics, and I wanted to understand...
by Geraldine Garrs | Oct 17, 2024 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information
Cosmetics are everywhere in our daily lives. From the face wash you use each morning to the night cream you might use before bed, we rely on these products to keep us looking and feeling our best. But what exactly makes something a cosmetic product, and what doesn’t?...
by Geraldine Garrs | Oct 17, 2024 | Cosmetic Regulations and Information, Formulating Hints and Ideas, Quality and Safety
CosIng Database I have mentioned the CosIng database in an earlier post about 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 amending EC1223/2009....
by Geraldine Garrs | Oct 15, 2024 | Cosmetic Regulations and Information, FAQ's
Selling Cosmetic Products Online If you are selling cosmetic products online you need to be aware of a recent update to the (EU) General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). It has been updated to clarify the labelling required when selling online /...
by Geraldine Garrs | Oct 15, 2024 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information
Choosing the Right Consultant for Cosmetics Regulatory Compliance 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 cosmetic product:...
by Geraldine Garrs | Oct 15, 2024 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information, FAQ's, Formulating Hints and Ideas
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...
