UPDATE: EC moves to restrict MCI and MI
The European Commission has announced its intention to restrict the use of the ingredients methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) to rinse-off cosmetics products.
Archives for September 3, 2013
CLP product-based laws - how they are likely to affect you!
The reclassification of the old European Directive to the new GHS-based system in terms of labeling and packaging of cosmetics substances could change the downstream use of that substance for the industry.
MHRA warns against melanotan tanning injections
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is warning about the dangers of unlicensed Melanotan based tanning injections and nasal sprays for the those consumers attempting a quick-fix pre or post-holiday tan.
Nail colour set to overtake lip colour by end of 2013
The latest research from Mintel reveals that for the first time in 2012, the value of the UK nail colour cosmetics market equalled that of lip colour cosmetics with both posting a market value of £229m (€270m) respectively.
Estée Lauder appoints new head of corporate responsibility
Cosmetics giant The Estée Lauder Companies has appointed Pamela Gill Alabaster, who is making the move from L’Oréal, to head up the company’s strategy on global corporate responsibility.