Fragrance allergens have become one of the main regulatory review points for cosmetic companies marketing products in the European Union. Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 expanded individual labelling requirements, updated several entries in Annex III to Regulation …
The cosmetics industry is going through one of the most intense periods of transformation in recent years. Regulatory changes, new sustainability goals, digitalisation, artificial intelligence and increasing expectations regarding safety and transparency are changing not …
The PT initial review is a fundamental stage before calculating assigned values, standard deviations or performance scores. ISO 13528:2022 devotes Clause 6 specifically to checking that the items and results obtained in a Proficiency Testing …
The ISO 11930 Challenge Test is the reference method for evaluating the preservation efficacy of a cosmetic formulation and determining, together with the microbiological risk assessment, whether the product provides adequate antimicrobial protection. The standard …
EN 16777 establishes a quantitative method for evaluating the virucidal activity of chemical disinfectants used on non-porous surfaces in the medical area, without mechanical action. It is a phase 2, step 2 test designed to …
SCPN registration is a mandatory requirement for marketing cosmetic products in Great Britain. Following Brexit, companies wishing to place cosmetics on the market in England, Scotland or Wales must notify them through the British Submit …
EN 1656 specifies a quantitative suspension test for evaluating the bactericidal activity of chemical antiseptics and disinfectants used in the veterinary area. The test determines whether a product achieves the required bacterial reduction under controlled …
EURACHEM 2026 will bring together international specialists in Proficiency Testing (PT), analytical chemistry, microbiology and laboratory medicine in Alicante from 28 September to 1 October 2026. SHAPYPRO will participate in the event by presenting work …
PT design is a fundamental stage in ensuring that a proficiency testing scheme provides a technically valid assessment of participant laboratory performance. ISO 13528:2022 establishes the main statistical considerations that should be defined before analysing …
ISO 17516 provides the reference framework for microbiological quality in cosmetics. Cosmetic products do not have to be sterile, but they must have adequate microbiological quality to ensure both consumer safety and product quality during …
