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Updated US Toy Standard, ASTM F963-17
Date of enforcement: 28th February 2018 An update to the ASTM F963 Toy Safety Standard has been published and adopted by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) publishing a final rule in November 2017 to approve this 2017 revision as mandatory. The...
Tea Tree Oil Poisoning in Pets
We recently came across a post on Facebook about a dog being poisoned by essential oils - tea tree oil being one of the worst. Someone had gone out and left their diffuser on. When they returned, their dog was very poorly. His symptoms were - disorientation and...
Delphic HSE Appoints New Board Member
We are excited to announce that Tom Garner will be joining the Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Director of Delphic HSE. Tom has a First Class Honours Degree in Business Management and has a vast experience in negotiating and providing services to some of the...
The use of hydroquinone in eyelash extension adhesive
CTPA considers that False eyelash adhesives are not classified as cosmetics in the EU, but should instead follow the General Product Safety Directive and the CLP. They also mention that restrictions under the Annexes of the Cosmetic Regulation should be considered...
Delphic HSE presenting at in-cosmetics Asia 2017
Dr Lin Yang, Delphic HSE Toxicologist will be speaking at in-cosmetics Asia held in Bangkok from 31 October to 2 November 2017. The presentation will be in the ‘Market Trends and Regulations’ Theatre, Day 3 (2nd Nov 2017), 14:00-14:45. The presentation is: EU...
Successful application to the UK and EuroTox Register of Toxicologists
It is my pleasure to be able to congratulate Dr Lisa Tian on her successful application to the UK and EuroTox Register of Toxicologists. This application is a great achievement not only for Lisa but for Delphic HSE as a whole and one that strengthens the Delphic HSE...
International Cosmetic Regulation training
ChemLinked, a large regulatory online platform in China, is currently working with Delphic as media partner on the advertising of our International Cosmetic Regulation training on November 13, 2017 in Hong Kong. Our training information will be shown on ChemLinked...
Child has severe reaction to ‘Black Henna’ whilst on holiday – find out the truth about Henna
7-year-old Madison Gulliver has a severe reaction to “Black Henna” whilst on holiday. Read the ITV article This news story is only one of many alarming and saddening stories to have been reported over the past couple of years and highlights just how important it is...
What’s New and Why Delphic Is Excited About 2017
In a year of so much change, we’re very proud to be an organisation where the changes have been positive. For the clients, staff, friends and families of the business – I thought it would be useful to summarise last year and look ahead to what’s in store for...
Cosmetics Safety Assessment @ In-Cosmetics Asia
The safety assessment of cosmetic raw materials is very important – it helps formulators to develop a safe product at the very early stage of product development. Mr. Liu Yuet Kan, Ken, is going to present the main considerations of safety assessment of cosmetic raw...
Handy Practical Advice for Toy Manufacturers
Having worked with many toy manufacturers, distributors and representatives of toys for a number of years – I thought it would be useful to address some key concerns and questions in a post on behalf of the team at Delphic. This list has been built based on feedback...
New Legislation Permanent Makeup and Tattoos
There is currently no EU-wide legislation regulating tattoos and permanent makeup, meaning consumers are only protected by the General Product Safety Directive. To address this gap, the European Commission has published an in-depth reportlooking at the safety of...
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