Linalyl acetate, a fragrance chemical that is one of the main constituents of the essential oil of lavender, may be an emerging fragrance allergen and should appear in the declaration of ingredients for cosmetics, according to a study by the University...
The European Commission has appointed its’ scientific committee to look into the use of thioglycolic acid used on eyelashes, in depilatories and hair rinse-off products.
Analysts at 'Research and Markets' have designed a conference programme that will address and help simplify the procedures for industry professionals, following the implementation of Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in July.
New European cosmetics regulations will not have an adverse effect on the industry’s ability to innovate, according to a recent discussion at in-cosmetics in Paris this week.
MEPs are voting today on the recast of the EU Cosmetics Directive following a last-minute agreement between the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers on nanomaterials.
With thousands of new and updated cosmetics products introduced
into the EU market each year, a new online directory has been set
up to help allay consumer fears over the safety of some cosmetic
products. Tom Armitage reports.
