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Margarida Lindo
Apr 22, 20242 min read
HRIPT vs Patch Test: What are the differences and benefits
In the realm of cosmetic products, ensuring safety and minimizing the risk of adverse reactions is paramount. Patch tests and Human...
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Margarida Lindo
Apr 8, 20243 min read
Nutrition and Health Claims for food labeling
The voluntary inclusion of nutritional or health claims on food labels can be a good help to encourage consistent and high-quality...
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Margarida Lindo
Mar 25, 20242 min read
The importance of performing safety tests on cosmetic products
According to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, a cosmetic product made available on the market...
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Margarida Lindo
Mar 12, 20242 min read
The importance of food labeling
Labels are essential elements of communication between products and consumers, and it is extremely important that all the information on...
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Margarida Lindo
Feb 26, 20243 min read
New Updates on Cosmetics with Microplastics in Europe
Microplastics are usually defined as small solid particles, usually microscopic, made of a synthetic polymer and when released into the...
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Luis Figueiredo
Jan 30, 20242 min read
Conservation in Cosmetics: Navigating CITES Convention
"CITES" stands for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. It is an international agreement...
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Luis Figueiredo
Jan 16, 20243 min read
European Updates on Nanomaterials
The integration of nanotechnology in various industries has extended to the cosmetic sector, where nanomaterials are gaining prominence....
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Luis Figueiredo
Jan 10, 20242 min read
Are Children's Toys Cosmetics?
Can a cosmetic product also be a toy? The age of the person on which a substance or mixture is applied for cosmetic purposes is not a...
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Luis Figueiredo
Dec 19, 20233 min read
Cannabis in Cosmetics
Cannabis is a plant that has been used for a variety of purposes throughout history, from medicinal to recreational to industrial.
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Pharmilab
Nov 13, 20233 min read
Sunscreen Products - European Regulatory Framework
Sunscreen products play a crucial role in protecting the skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, preventing sunburn, premature...
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Pharmilab
Oct 18, 20232 min read
Cosmetics e-commerce: What are the obligations?
Since the beginning of the pandemic, online sales have grown even faster, with many brands increasing their focus on digital channels,...
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Pharmilab
Oct 18, 20233 min read
The CPNP (Cosmetic Products Notification Portal) Notification
In different international markets the safety, quality, efficacy, and labeling of cosmetic products have different requirements, and in some
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Pharmilab
Oct 18, 20232 min read
The differences in ingredients between EU and UK regulations
Since leaving the European Union, the United Kingdom has established its own regulation on cosmetic products. However, while the primary...
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Pharmilab
Sep 15, 20214 min read
International retail - How to be prepared
Many companies want to sell their products to different countries expanding their brand to new markets.
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Pharmilab
Feb 24, 20211 min read
RAPEX Alert: Fructis by Garnier Hair Food-Shampoos and Conditioners
According to information transmitted by the European Commission through Alert No. A11/00001/21, notified in the RAPEX1 System by the Belgian
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Luis Figueiredo
Jan 6, 20214 min read
United Kingdom Cosmetics Regulation (UKCR)
The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020 with a Withdrawal Agreement (deal).
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Luis Figueiredo
Mar 29, 20193 min read
Regulations of Swiss Cosmetics
Switzerland is a member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), but has not signed the European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement....
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