How to assess the skin tolerance of cosmetic products
Different In vivo tests can be used to assess the skin tolerance of a cosmetic product depending on what we want to evaluate. The most common of skin tolerance In vivo tests are: PATCH TEST: …
EN 14675:2015 Evaluation of virucidal activity
This standard EN14675 tests virucidal activity efficacy outlines the evaluation of product that are used in the veterinary area. THE PROFICIENCY TESTING PROCEDURE IN THE VIRUCIDAL ACTIVITY The first step is to read deeply the …
PROCEDURES FOR CLAIMING ACTIVITY FOR BIOCIDE EFFICACY TESTING
Does your laboratory develop biocide efficacy testing in antiseptics and chemical disinfectant products? These biocide efficacy testing are modularly categorized as follows: Phase 1. Quantitative suspension biocide efficacy testing to establish biocidal activity without regard …
What you must know about cosmetics regulation in the USA
Cosmetics regulation in the USA is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Two laws are applicable to cosmetic products, the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), which describes the regulatory standards …
SUPPLIER EVALUATION
Any company that has a quality management system, and is certified and/or accredited, needs to keep its suppliers under control. As well as the products and/or services they supply. What should we consider when it …
HOW TO ASSESS THE SAFETY OF COSMETIC PRODUCTS FOR CHILDREN
In the recent days, the number of cosmetic products available for children has constantly increased. Infants are more sensitive than children over 3 years and adults to certain toxic effects of substances. In addition, their …
OMNIBUS VI REGULATION HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY PUBLISHED
On 20 July 2023, the European Commission published the CMR Omnibus VI Regulation, formally EU Regulation 2023/1490. The regulation aims to prohibit the substances classified as Carcinogenic, Mutagenic and Toxic to Reproduction (CMR) 1A, 1B, or …
TECHNICAL COMPETENCE
Competence refers to the capacity or ability that a person must perform certain tasks or activities with ease and efficiency. It is the potential that a person possesses to develop specific competencies in a certain …
REGULATORY – DOES YOUR SUNSCREEN CONTAIN OCTOCRYLENE AND/OR BENZOPHENONE 3?
On 7 July 2022, Regulation (EU) 2022/1176 was published amending Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 regarding the use of two UV filters used on cosmetics, Benzophenone-3 and Octocrylene. Both substances are considered of concern for the human …
PROFICIENCY TESTING PROGRAM ACCORDING EN13727 AND EN13624
We have opened the registration time for participation in the intercomparison until 4th August 2023 Take the opportunity and check your technical competence in the new EN13624:2021 updating changes Both standars (EN13727 & EN13624) apply …