Fragrance Loophole Fears Are Unfounded
A common claim I see about cosmetics and fragrances in particular is that there is a “fragrance loophole” that allows cosmetic companies to fill their…
Category: Cosmetic Regulations
What is an active ingredient in cosmetics
I was recently asked this question by a reader, what is an active ingredient? You hear this term a lot in cosmetic marketing. And according…
Natural Colors in Cosmetics
Many consumers desire natural cosmetics. While some countries, including the US and EU, have natural colors in their positive lists these color leave a lot…
SDS Guide for Cosmetic Chemists
There are a few standardization organizations that you’ll come across in the personal care industry; two that you may see are referred to as ISO…
Misconceptions about cosmetic animal testing
I read this heartfelt article in the Edmonton Journal encouraging the Canadian government to ban animal testing of cosmetics. It’s a laudable goal and something…
Cosmetic formula VOC restrictions - are your products legal?
Environmental rules are often strange. Here is a story where L’Oreal was fined over $160,000 for selling a product that contained 55% volatile organic compounds…
Don’t turn your cosmetic into a drug
Contrary to what you read on the Internet, the cosmetics industry in the US is regulated. It is regulated by the FDA and they do…
Cosmetic Warning Labels that Make Sense
I read this article about French lavender farmers who are outraged by EU regulations that will require manufacturers who use lavender oil to put a…
How to Label Cosmetic Products
My first experience with cosmetic labeling came in college when I turned over the bottle of a shampoo and looked at the ingredient list. It…
Why you need to substantiate your cosmetic claims
Often, the cosmetic industry is accused of lying to consumers. About half of the time the people making the accusations are wrong. No, the cosmetic…
China Regulators lower Pb/As levels in cosmetics
This is a press release out of China from the Chemical Inspection and Regulation Service (CIRS). Should be helpful for cosmetic formulators who are creating…
New EU Cosmetics Regulations - A Quick Guide for Busy Formulators
This is a guest post by UK cosmetic chemist Colin Sanders. You can read more from Colin on his excellent blog at Colins Beauty Pages.…