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 …
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 …
Cosmetic regulation EU and UK requirements changed significantly after Brexit, although both markets still share a similar regulatory basis. Although UK legislation maintains a structure very similar to the European Regulation, companies that market cosmetic …
Before a cosmetic product can be placed on the European Union market, a cosmetic CPSR must demonstrate that it is safe for human health when used under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions. This conclusion cannot …
The final SCCS Opinion on the safety of Thiomersal and Phenylmercuric salts as preservatives in cosmetic products was published on 10 February 2026, in its final version dated 2 February 2026 and identified as SCCS/1686/25. …
The Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP) is the mandatory electronic system used to notify cosmetic products before they are placed on the European Union market. However, registering a cosmetic product in the CPNP is not …
The Responsible Person for cosmetics is a central figure in the regulatory system for cosmetic products in the European Union. Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 establishes that cosmetic products may only be placed on the market …
The PIF (Product Information File) is one of the cornerstones of cosmetic regulatory compliance in the European Union. It is not just a simple administrative file kept somewhere in case an authority asks for it …
Cosmetic product stability is essential to ensure safety, performance, and regulatory compliance. In this context, two concepts often raise questions: PAO in cosmetics and the expiry date (also referred to as the minimum durability date). …
Regulation (EU) 2026/78, recently published by the European Commission, represents a new amendment to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. This modification is part of Omnibus VIII, in line with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) …
