As the subject of nanomaterials goes under the microscope once more, the scientific and technical arm of the European Commission has announced its full support and co-operation.
The Danish government is to create a database of products containing nanomaterials in an effort to establish a national protocol and to evaluate whether its content in a product poses a risk for consumers.
According to the latest report from the market researcher, Europe’s combined 27 member states (EU-27) consumed nearly 2.5 million dry tonnes of synthetic latex polymers valuing at over €6 billion in 2011, and is expected to grow at a modest rate over...
With a rich history in cosmetics, and a market that has been galvanized in the last two decades, the Deputy Minister of the Economy says the time is now to target foreign markets and help boost the country's economy.
The speakers and presentations for the 7th European Bioplastics Conference Programme have been confirmed by the organisers, which involves certifying bodies, recycling companies and brandowners, to name a few.
As the European Commission looks to tighten up the safety assessment of nanomaterials in cosmetics products, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has been called upon to request the help of other experts in the field.
The Moroccan Ministry of Health has announced that cosmetic manufacturers will now be subject to registration procedures before their products can go to market.
Russia has scrapped its Sanitary Government Registration (SGR) as part of an overhaul on cosmetic import regulations, which previously required products to conform to the sanitary requirements of the Single Customs Union (Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan).
The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) has published a proposal in an effort it says, to align the EU cosmetics regulation's definition of the term ‘nanomaterials’ with the regulatory definition recommended by the EC last year to ensure consumer...
The Danish government has gone ahead and banned four industrial chemicals linked to disrupting the human endocrine system, despite the European Union’s ruling to phase out phthalates.
In an effort to ensure that hair dyes contain only the safest of substances, the European Commission has adopted a Directive that restricts the use of an additional 24 substances.
In a recent report, the FDA has revealed that issues relating to cosmetics and cosmetic-like drug products were amongst those discussed at a recent Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation (ICCR) meeting.
The organisers of the in-cosmetics Asia trade show have released the educational programme for the upcoming event in Bangkok, highlighting hair care and regulation as the key talking points in the region.
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has announced that from the 1st July 2015, the presence of nanomaterials in cosmetic products available in New Zealand must be identified on labelling.
As bioplastics become increasing popular for the packaging of cosmetics and other consumer goods, the forthcoming European Bioplastics Conference will focus on how it is emerging in the mass market.
The European Commission has published a guide on the safety assessment of nanomaterials to help the industry comply with article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, which is to come into force in July of next year.
Denmark’s Ministry of the Environment has announced it is to offer grants to Danish companies to motivate the development and testing of chemical alternatives.
The French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health products (ANSM) has announced it has banned the production, import and export of cosmetics containing chloroacetamide.
The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has launched a SMART-NANO consortium, a four year project to develop a new technology platform to measure engineered nanoparticles in consumer products.
In its latest attempt to drive animal testing out of the cosmetic industry Humane Society International and Lush Cosmetics will send 27 ‘white rabbits’ to deliver a 350,000-signature petition to John Dalli, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer...
According to a European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) report, chemical production in Europe is to come to a standstill in 2012 due to the continent's debt crisis which will no doubt affect the cosmetics industry.
The European Union Reference Laboratory for alternatives to animal testing (EURL ECVAM) has received a Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) accreditation from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for its work in developing alternative...
This was the belief of Ecocert’s spokesperson Vincent Morel on the current state of the US cosmetics market on defining an organic product. Following its acquisition of Indiana Certified Organic (ICO) last year, Cosmetics Design caught up with the company...
The Body Shop has continued its commitment to ending animal testing in the cosmetics industry, stretching its call out to Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
UK-based consultancy Global Regulatory Services has teamed up with Germany-based cosmetic and REACH regulatory consultancy CONUSBAT to offer guidance on the latest EU cosmetic regulation.
European cosmetics trade association Cosmetics Europe recently hosted an exhibition at the European Parliament focused on sustainability, and from May 11-17 is accompanying the European Commission on a high-level visit to the US.
Intertek, a provider of laboratory testing, research, inspection and consulting services, will be present at in-cosmetics 2012 in Barcelona to help companies with any questions they have regarding the Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009.
The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicine and Health Care (EDQM) has adopted a resolution on cosmetics intended for children, calling for the safety of these products to be ensured.
As Cosmoprof Bologna opens its doors to industry professionals today, Zerran International is preparing to reveal its RealLisse vegan hair smoothing system at its booth in Pavilion 29, Stand D14/E13.
As part of it plans to further expand its operations in Central and Eastern European, chemicals player Univar has established a fully operational trading business in Romania.
Industry body Cosmetics Europe, formerly known as Colipa, says it has secured an additional €8m in funding for the research programme aimed at finding viable alternatives to testing cosmetic ingredients on animals.
New Zealand’s Ministry of Health have found detectable levels of leachable cadmium, chromium and lead in lipsticks sold at discount stores in a study that also revealed low cost hair dyes potentially breaching amended regulation.
Humane Society International/Europe (HSI) is urging the European Union to lead the world in research and testing as it kicks off discussions on how to spend its €80bn Horizon 2020 research funding budget; a decision which could have a big effect on the...
On the back of recent allergic reactions some consumers have had to hair dye, the European Commission has imposed stronger additional warnings to inform consumers of the possible adverse effects of hair colouring.
The European Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE) has issued a statement suggesting that the European Commission is likely to propose an exemption to the animal testing ban for products that contain "significant added value".
Chemicals distributor Azelis has entered an exclusive distribution agreement with Calumet Penreco in the UK and Europe to meet global specialty hydrocarbon demand.
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in New Zealand has called for submissions on a suite of proposed amendments to the Cosmetic Products Group Standard, following changes made to European Union legislation.
US-based ingredient supplier Colonial Chemical has expanded the exclusive distribution deal it has with German company Brenntag as it looks to reach out to more countries in Europe.
The Washington based doctors group Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is reacting to fears that the upcoming marketing ban of animal-tested cosmetics is in jeopardy by today delivering to the commission’s Brussels headquarters nearly 25,000...
New Jersey-based packaging supplier Topline has confirmed its intent to expand in the European market with the acquisition of France-based player Cosworld-Primapack.
The European Commission has presented its yearly report to the European Parliament and Council highlighting the development of alternative methods to animal testing in cosmetics, but is yet to confirm the full marketing ban will be implemented by 2013.
German company Thimm Verpackung has struck a deal to acquire the corrugated packaging division of Tektura Opakowania Papier (TOP), as it seeks to grow its business in Central and Eastern Europe.
Several hundreds of key representatives from the European cosmetics industry have gathered in Brussels to discuss the importance of the industry on the European economy and how it can build for a sustainable future.
Danish cosmetics brand Urtekram has backed the European Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE) No Cruel Cosmetics campaign to end sales of cruel animal tested cosmetics within the EU.
