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...
by Geraldine Garrs | Aug 15, 2024 | Cosmetic Regulations and Information
New to Cosmetic Manufacture and you want to be a Brand owner If you are brand new to making and selling cosmetic products, you could consider using a pre-defined recipe for your first few product launches. GCS provides safety assessments to a number of wholesalers who...
by Geraldine Garrs | Aug 15, 2024 | Cosmetic Regulations and Information
Do you have a cosmetic product you would like to sell? And you are wondering what the next steps are. You know you need to get a CPSR, but what do you need to have in place before you ask for the CPSR? Anhydrous Products If the product is anhydrous (without water),...
