Cosmetic sunscreen products are a particularly complex category from a regulatory perspective. Their marketing in the European Union requires simultaneous consideration of formula compliance, the UV filters used, safety assessment, efficacy testing, SPF and UVA protection, claims and labelling. The regulatory framework is also evolving: in...
Cosmetics for Dogs and Products for Companion Animals: Regulation, Classification and Safety Products for the hygiene and care of companion animals, especially those intended for dogs, are increasingly common on the market: shampoos, conditioners, mousses, deodorising sprays, wipes, coat lotions and products for paws, eyes and...
Cosmetic allergens are one of the key aspects to be checked when preparing a cosmetic product label and managing the product’s regulatory documentation. With Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 of 26 July 2023, Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 was amended as regards the labelling of...
Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclotetrasiloxane and Cyclohexasiloxane are cyclic siloxanes used in cosmetic formulations, particularly to improve spreadability, lightness and the silky sensory profile of products. From a regulatory perspective, these substances correspond to: INCI nameAbbreviationChemical nameCAS numberCyclotetrasiloxaneD4Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane556-67-2CyclopentasiloxaneD5Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane541-02-6CyclohexasiloxaneD6Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane540-97-6 Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/1328 amends Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, known...
Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/78, of 12 January 2026, amends Annexes II, III, IV and V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. The regulation concerns the use in cosmetic products of certain substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction, commonly referred to...
Cosmetic products containing nanomaterials are subject to specific obligations under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. In addition to the standard CPNP notification required under Article 13, certain cosmetic products containing nanomaterials must be notified to the European Commission under Article 16, through the dedicated section of the...
Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/909, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 28 April 2026, amends several annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. The new regulation introduces updated restrictions, prohibitions and conditions of use for several substances used in cosmetic products....
I would like to share an impartial analysis of one of the cosmetic sector topics most full of contradictions and potentially misleading information: BIOCOSMETICS. The lack of true legislation and the marketing abuse of terms such as “natural”, “organic” and “eco” have created a context...
The term “cellulite” refers to an aesthetic condition characterised by altered skin appearance, usually localised on the outer and posterior thighs and on the buttocks. This condition mainly affects post-pubertal women, regardless of ethnicity. In women, cellulite can worsen during periods of increased oestrogen levels, such...
It is increasingly common to hear about cosmeceuticals, especially when referring to innovative and exclusive cosmetic products. But what does this term really mean? And how does it differ from a standard cosmetic? As the word itself suggests, cosmeceutical comes from the combination of cosmetic and...
