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Turkey ahead of all EU countries on FMCG growth

Turkey ahead of all EU countries on FMCG growth

By Michelle Yeomans

According to the latest figures from Nielsen, the fast-moving consumer goods market which features products like toiletries seen Turkey ahead of the game in Europe with a year-on-year sales growth of +11.6 per cent in Q2.

UPDATE: EC moves to restrict MCI and MI

UPDATE: EC moves to restrict MCI and MI

The European Commission has announced its intention to restrict the use of the ingredients methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) to rinse-off cosmetics products.

P&G challenges EU teeth whitening regulation

P&G challenges EU teeth whitening regulation

By Michelle Yeomans

As demand for teeth whitening products continues to grow in Europe, the personal care giant is lobbying EU regulators to loosen the rules that stop it from selling those products directly to consumers.

EU announces consultation on MCIT and MIT

EU announces consultation on MCIT and MIT

By Chris BARKER

The European Commission has announced a public consultation on whether the cosmetics ingredients MCIT and MIT should be restricted to certain categories of product.

First Summit to solely focus on the impact of updated Regulation

First Summit to solely focus on the impact of updated Regulation

By Michelle Yeomans

Europe’s first two day Summit dedicated to the EU Cosmetic Regulation is set to kick off in October, where organisers say industry professionals will be given the opportunity to iron out some of the confusion around the updated Cosmetics Directive as...

The New Cosmetic Regulation: What changes?

The New Cosmetic Regulation: What changes?

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Last week Cosmetics Regulation which was adopted in 2009 finally went into complete action replacing the Cosmetics Directive of 1976 that used to rule cosmetics products in the European Union. Here, Cosmetics Design takes a look at some of the major changes.

CTPA reiterates safety of MI in cosmetics

CTPA reiterates safety of MI in cosmetics

By Chris BARKER

The organization has stated that the cosmetic preservative MI is safe for consumers to use, despite claims that it can be linked to increasing numbers of allergies in the general population.

E.F.E.O AGM to review on-going essential oil legislation

E.F.E.O AGM to review on-going essential oil legislation

By Michelle Yeomans

The European Federation of Essential Oils is set to hold its 10th annual general meeting which will bring EU professionals together to review on-going legislation and developments in the segment.

UK / Norwegian team develop living skin equivalent testing model

UK / Norwegian team develop living skin equivalent testing model

By Michelle Yeomans

Epistem, a UK biotechnology company with expertise in skin biology, has teamed up with ScandiDerma, a Norwegian company specialised in developing new dermatological ingredients from biomass to develop an in vitro human living skin equivalent model for...

New cosmetic directive – will you be ready by July?

New cosmetic directive – will you be ready by July?

By Michelle Yeomans

As July fast approaches and new regulation is set to replace the Cosmetics Directive 76/768, industry professionals must be ready to comply with new requirements for all cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

EU Scientific Committee adopts opinion on UV filter

EU Scientific Committee adopts opinion on UV filter

By Michelle Yeomans

An opinion on the use of nanoscale 2,2’-methylene-bis-(6(2H-benotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol) (MBBT) as a UV filter in cosmetics and sunscreen has been adopted by the European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety.

L'Oreal fined by Swedish authority

L'Oreal fined by Swedish authority

By Michelle Yeomans

The cosmetic giant has been fined by the Stockholm City Court for continuing to run adverts on some of its face creams that had already been banned in Sweden.

New Azelis deal expands IFF distribution in Europe

New Azelis deal expands IFF distribution in Europe

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Belgium-based Azelis has built on its on-going relationship with International Flavors & Fragrances as it expands its distribution reach in Europe for the US ingredients firm.

Commissioner Designate receives backing over animal testing stance

Commissioner Designate receives backing over animal testing stance

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Tonio Borg, Commissioner Designate for the Health and Consumer Affairs portfolio has received backing from The European Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE) and Humane Society International after announcing his position on animal testing.

in-cosmetics 2012 wins ‘Best Trade Exhibition’ award

in-cosmetics 2012 wins ‘Best Trade Exhibition’ award

Industry trade show in-cosmetics 2012 has won the ‘Best Trade Exhibition’ award the Event Awards ceremony thanks to its global reach and nine per cent growth In visitor attendance despite difficult economic times.