Cosmetic Products

Guest article

Brexit and the UK cosmetics industry: a view from CTPA

23-Aug-2016 By CTPA

In this guest article, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) outlines what the Brexit vote means for the UK cosmetics industry and how companies should be responding.

Special Newsletter - Colour Cosmetics

The lowdown on colour regulation in Europe

25-Mar-2016 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Colour plays a vital role in the cosmetics industry, but manufacturers can sometimes be faced with the challenges that arise from the regulations surrounding colour and colourants. Here we sat down with the Cosmetics Toiletry and Perfumery Association...

Don’t worry men! Sunscreen and cosmetics won’t affect your sperm says CTPA

23-Jun-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

We may have thought twice about using sunscreen or applying moisturiser this morning following an announcement made at a recent conference in Lisbon, but there is nothing to fear and products in Europe are safe, according to the Cosmetics Toiletries and...

Time for ingredient firms to focus on consumers and the consumption phase

27-Feb-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Organic Monitor feels that the consumption phase of cosmetic products is often being ignored by the industry in comparison to the focus on raw materials and production process, which can damage the relationship with the consumer.

New EU cosmetics regulation in place next year: a closer look

11-Oct-2012 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

As upcoming industry events in Europe and beyond turn their attention to the new EU cosmetics regulations being exercised next year, Cosmetics Design takes a look at some of the key points from the new legislation.

India government mulling ban on animal testing for cosmetics

29-Jun-2012 By Simon Pitman

The India government has is considering introducing a ban on the testing of cosmetic products on animals, following lobby group pressure.

Brazilian scientist tackle fake fragrance problem

13-Dec-2005 By Simon Pitman

In Brazil, the State University of Campinas, Unicamp, has developed
a new test to identify pirate of fake perfumes, a problem that
costs the industry millions in lost revenues every year.

Industry bodies denounce claims that shampoo is unsafe

07-Dec-2004

Industry bodies have hit back at claims by a US study team that a
chemical commonly used as a preservative in a variety of cosmetic
products may damage unborn foetuses, saying that doses are far too
small to have such an effect.