Indonesia – GMP in Indonesia: Regulator BPOM introduces ‘Gradual Fulfilment Certificate’ to enhance...
Indonesian regulator the National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) has introduced a new Gradual Fulfilment Certificate for cosmetic companies to prove they...
Europe – Nanomaterials : Advice on the safety of nanomaterials used in cosmetic products...
The SCCS has identified certain aspects of nanomaterials that constitute a basis for concern over safety to consumers’ health when used in cosmetic products.
These...
Asia – Covid-19 lasts on skin for 9 hours, but ethanol sanitiser inactivates in...
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causing the COVID-19 outbreak was found to survive on human skin for as long as nine...
France – COSMED : L’intelligence économique et stratégique des entreprises de la filière cosmétique
La crise du coronavirus et ses conséquences sanitaires ont impacté le marché des cosmétiques dans toutes ses composantes.
On note toutefois que les grandes tendances,...
Europe – Dioxyde de titane : opinion finale du SCCS
The SCCS concludes the following:
1. In light of the data provided and of the possible classification as Carcinogen Cat. 2
(inhalation) in Annex VI to...
Europe – The big split: Preparing for the end of the Brexit transition period
The UK may have made its official exit from the European Union (EU) on 31 January 2020; however, 31 December 2020 is the more...
Europe – Green Deal: Commission adopts new Chemicals Strategy towards a toxic-free environment
Today, the European Commission adopted the EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. The Strategy is the first step towards a zero pollution ambition for a toxic-free...
INSTITUT SCIENTIS – Webinar : Réglementation européenne des produits biocides
Connaître de façon détaillée la réglementation européenne relative aux produits biocides.
Europe – Skin creams, make-up and shampoos should be free from Pluralibacter
The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has assessed the health risks associated
with cosmetic products contaminated with P. gergoviae. Only externally applied products -
such...
Europe – SCCS : Request for a scientific advice on Methyl-N-methylanthranilate (CAS No. 85-91-6,...
Methyl-N-methylanthranilate (CAS No. 85-91-6, EC No. 201-642-6) is a fragrance ingredient used in various cosmetics, including fine fragrances, shampoos, soaps and other toiletries as...
