Brazil implements new cosmetics notification portal

Brazil aligns cosmetics rules with MERCOSUR

Brazil’s Resolution 949, published on 12th December, incorporates MERCOSUR Resolution No 18/2023, which outlines the definitions, technical requirements, classification and labelling rules for cosmetics and personal hygiene products. It assigns products to one of two...
Update on Phenoxyethanol in France

Update on Phenoxyethanol in France

The French Authorities, ANSM (Agence Nationale de Sécurité du Médicament / National Agency for Drug Safety), published a Recommendation in November 2012, recommending a restriction of the phenoxyethanol concentration in cosmetic products for children under the age of...
Update on Phenoxyethanol in France

Final SCCS Opinion on Genistein and Daidzein

On 16 September the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on genistein and daidzein.The SCCS concluded that: • the use of genistein in cosmetic products up to a maximum concentration of 0.007% is safe;• the use of daidzein in...