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),...
by Geraldine Garrs | Jun 13, 2024 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information
The Essential Guide to INCI Names in Cosmetics: Understanding, Finding and Using Introduction: Cosmetic products play a significant role in our daily lives, offering a wide array of beauty and personal care solutions. Behind every cosmetic product lies a diverse range...
by Geraldine Garrs | Jun 13, 2024 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information, Formulating Hints and Ideas
Unveiling the World of Cosmetic Colour Ingredients Imagine a world devoid of cosmetic colour. Imagine there being no vibrant red lipstick, no striking blue eyeshadow, no soft pink blushes – just a boring, monochrome existence. In cosmetic products, colourants play a...
by Geraldine Garrs | Jun 13, 2024 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information, Formulating Hints and Ideas
Limitations for Use of Commonly-Used Colours in Cosmetic Products Colours which are only permitted for rinse-off products CI 12700, CI 21108, CI 40215, CI 42080, CI 45100, CI 51319, CI 61585,CI 62045, CI 73915, CI 74180 Colours which are not permitted for use on...
