The European Commission has updated its cosmetics products regulation, imposing a maximum concentration of o-phenylphenol, according to a report published by Chemical Watch. A maximum concentration of 0.15 percent has been mandated for leave-in products while rinse off products are permitted up to 0.2 percent. Labels must also carry a warning directing the consumer to…
The European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has granted the cosmetics industry to use a new nano filter in sun care products. Bisoctrizole compound methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol (MBBT) can now be used in its nano form as a UV-filter and at a concentration of 10%. However, companies, must follow guidelines in order to use…
The European Commission has published a communication on preparing for the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. It outlines the current preparations and looks at all the possible outcomes of Brexit, given the current uncertainty. “While the EU is working day and night for a deal ensuring an orderly withdrawal, the UK’s withdrawal will undoubtedly cause…