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COSMILE Europe app launch – Cosmetic ingredients information at your fingertips
COSMILE Europe app launch – Cosmetic ingredients information at your fingertips

30 November 2023

CTPA is pleased to announce the launch this week of the COSMILE Europe app from Cosmetics Europe.

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IMPORTANT – Hexamethylindanopyran Usage Check
IMPORTANT – Hexamethylindanopyran Usage Check

29 November 2023

The objective of this ingredient defence is to secure an Annex III entry for Hexamethylindanopyran within the Cosmetics Regulation if it receives the below-proposed CMR classification.

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IMPORTANT – Sodium Chlorite Usage Check
IMPORTANT – Sodium Chlorite Usage Check

31 October 2023

Usage Check for Sodium Chlorite requested for CLH proposal.

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IMPORTANT CTPA/OPSS Webinar: Defending Cosmetic Ingredients in GB – Everything You Need to Know
IMPORTANT CTPA/OPSS Webinar: Defending Cosmetic Ingredients in GB – Everything You Need to Know

17 October 2023

CTPA and the Office for Products Safety and Standards (OPSS) are organising a must-attend webinar on 13 November 2023 at 10.30-12.00 (UK time) .

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IMPORTANT – OPSS Call for Data on Suspected Endocrine Disruptors
IMPORTANT – OPSS Call for Data on Suspected Endocrine Disruptors

15 August 2023

On 15 August 2023, the OPSS launched a call for data for cosmetic ingredients with suspected endocrine disrupting properties.

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IMPORTANT – OPSS Call for Data on Nanomaterials
IMPORTANT – OPSS Call for Data on Nanomaterials

15 August 2023

On 15 August 2023, the OPSS launched a call for data for cosmetic nanomaterials. 

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Free Webinar: Getting your IP Protection Right in China
Free Webinar: Getting your IP Protection Right in China

06 July 2023

Join CTPA and the UK’s IP Attaché team in China on 26 July 2023 at 10:00AM (UK time)

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ASA Ruling on Recycling Claims
ASA Ruling on Recycling Claims

07 December 2023

Upheld ruling on misleading environmental claims.

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UK Product Safety Database Alerts November 2023
UK Product Safety Database Alerts November 2023

07 December 2023

Update on OPSS product safety alerts and reports.

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EU Safety Gate Alerts November 2023
EU Safety Gate Alerts November 2023

07 December 2023

Update on EC product safety alerts and reports.

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European Chemical Agency (ECHA) and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Update: December 2023
European Chemical Agency (ECHA) and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Update: December 2023

06 December 2023

Latest updates on ingredients status from ECHA and HSE activities.

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Change of Competent Authority for Cosmetics in France
Change of Competent Authority for Cosmetics in France

01 December 2023

Transfer from ANSM to ANSES and to DGCCRF, and system of certification for GMP.

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France Labelling Requirements for Cosmetics
France Labelling Requirements for Cosmetics

01 December 2023

Draft decree for labelling of cosmetics made available to consumers in bulk packaging.

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ASA Ruling on Misleading and Unsubstantiated Claims
ASA Ruling on Misleading and Unsubstantiated Claims

01 December 2023

Upheld ruling on lip product with physiological claim.

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ASA Research on Green Disposal Claims
ASA Research on Green Disposal Claims

01 December 2023

ASA published research on consumer understanding of green disposal terms.

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Cosmetics Europe Publishes Guidance on EU Labelling of Additional Fragrance Allergens
Cosmetics Europe Publishes Guidance on EU Labelling of Additional Fragrance Allergens

29 November 2023

On 7 November 2023, Cosmetics Europe published its guidance on the ‘fragrance allergens’ requirements, to provide support to companies in regard to the requirements to label the 80+ allergens on cosmetic products.

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The UK Launches Trade Negotiations with South Korea
The UK Launches Trade Negotiations with South Korea

29 November 2023

On 22 November 2023, the UK and South Korea launched negotiations on an upgraded trade agreement to boots trade between the two countries. 

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OPSS Survey on the Impact of the Draft Regulation on BHT
OPSS Survey on the Impact of the Draft Regulation on BHT

27 November 2023

OPSS launched a survey to carry out an impact assessment on the upcoming amendment to Annex III of the UK Cosmetics Regulation (UKCR), to include BHT as a restricted ingredient in cosmetics under Annex III.

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Say Hello to Héloïse Prieur
Say Hello to Héloïse Prieur

27 November 2023

We are very pleased to welcome Héloïse Prieur in the newly created role of Marketing Manager.

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DBT's UK Chemicals Supply Chain Catalogue
DBT's UK Chemicals Supply Chain Catalogue

17 November 2023

Chemicals companies can add their profile on DBT Catalogue free of charge.

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Look Good Feel Better Festive Celebration Concert
Look Good Feel Better Festive Celebration Concert

16 November 2023

The annual LGFB Festive Celebration is on 6 December at Westminster Chapel

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ASA Ruling Supporting Titanium Dioxide
ASA Ruling Supporting Titanium Dioxide

16 November 2023

ASA upheld ruling against an advert for toothpaste denigrating titanium dioxide.

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DBT's Call for Input on Upcoming UK-Turkey Free Trade Negotiations
DBT's Call for Input on Upcoming UK-Turkey Free Trade Negotiations

14 November 2023

The call for input will run until 10am on 5 January 2024.

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Action for Sustainable Derivatives Webinar - Don't Forget to Register!
Action for Sustainable Derivatives Webinar - Don't Forget to Register!

10 November 2023

The webinar will take place on 16 November 2023, 15:00-16:00 GMT.

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Commit for Our Planet - 1 Year Anniversary Event
Commit for Our Planet - 1 Year Anniversary Event

10 November 2023

The event will take place on LinkedIn on 7 December, 12:00-12:45 GMT. 

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CTPA Webinar: Defending Cosmetic Ingredients in GB – Everything You Need to Know.  Last Chance to Register!
CTPA Webinar: Defending Cosmetic Ingredients in GB – Everything You Need to Know. Last Chance to Register!

09 November 2023

CTPA and OPSS are holding a must-attend joint webinar to explain the processes to you.

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Amendment to Annex III of the UK Cosmetics Regulation Notified to WTO (BHT)
Amendment to Annex III of the UK Cosmetics Regulation Notified to WTO (BHT)

08 November 2023

On 27 October 2023, the OPSS notified to the WTO the SI amending Annex III of the UK Cosmetics Regulation.  This amendment implements the opinion of the SAG-CS on BHT.

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EU Safety Gate Alerts August, September, and October 2023
EU Safety Gate Alerts August, September, and October 2023

08 November 2023

Update on EC product safety alerts and reports of cosmetic products.

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Register Now! Action for Sustainable Derivatives (ASD) Webinar
Register Now! Action for Sustainable Derivatives (ASD) Webinar

03 November 2023

The webinar will take place on 16 November 2023, 15:00-16:00 GMT.

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Exporting to Italy Webinar
Exporting to Italy Webinar

01 November 2023

Free webinar on understanding the Italian Customs structure and procedures.

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CTPA Response to the UK Product Safety Regulation Consultation
CTPA Response to the UK Product Safety Regulation Consultation

01 November 2023

CTPA has published the response to the PSR Consultation.

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Are you Familiar with the CMR Management Process Under the UK Cosmetics Regulation?
Are you Familiar with the CMR Management Process Under the UK Cosmetics Regulation?

31 October 2023

CTPA and OPSS are holding a must-attend joint webinar to explain the process of the CMR management in the UKCR.

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OPSS Product Safety Database Annual Reports
OPSS Product Safety Database Annual Reports

30 October 2023

Annual reports of the PSD for 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 published.

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Smarter Regulation: Call for Evidence
Smarter Regulation: Call for Evidence

26 October 2023

DBT open call for evidence on the current UK regulatory landscape.

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CBD Interest for Defence
CBD Interest for Defence

18 October 2023

ECHA has listed CBD within its Registry of Intentions with proposed Carcinogenic, Mutagenic and Reprotoxic (CMR) classifications. CTA is checking for interest in defence.

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How Do you Ensure that the SUE is Actually Caused by Your Product?
How Do you Ensure that the SUE is Actually Caused by Your Product?

11 October 2023

CTPA encourages companies to join its biannual webinar ‘Cosmetovigilance: Practical Case Study’ on 18 October 2023 at 14.00-15.00. 

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IMPORTANT – OPSS Publishes CMR Management Process
IMPORTANT – OPSS Publishes CMR Management Process

06 October 2023

OPSS published the process to manage substances classed as CMR (carcinogen, mutagen, reprotoxic) under the UK Cosmetics Regulation (UKCR).

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IKW Seminar ‘Tools and Strategies for Non-Animal Safety Assessment’
IKW Seminar ‘Tools and Strategies for Non-Animal Safety Assessment’

02 October 2023

IKW is holding a seminar ‘Tools and Strategies for Non-Animal Safety Assessment’ on 7 November 2023 in Frankfurt.

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Do you Know the Differences between a UE and a SUE?
Do you Know the Differences between a UE and a SUE?

30 September 2023

CTPA encourages companies to join its biannual webinar ‘Cosmetovigilance: Practical Case Study’ on 18 October 2023 at 14.00-15.00.

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The CTPA Has Moved!
The CTPA Has Moved!

29 September 2023

The CTPA has moved office

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NEW! CTPA Infographics on Cosmetovigilance
NEW! CTPA Infographics on Cosmetovigilance

28 September 2023

CTPA issued these new infographics on cosmetovigilance.

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IMPORTANT – EU REACH Microplastics Published
IMPORTANT – EU REACH Microplastics Published

27 September 2023

On 27 September 2023, the EU Commission published on the Official Journal of the EU the EU REACH microplastics restriction.

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EU REACH Microplastics Restriction Adopted by the EU Commission
EU REACH Microplastics Restriction Adopted by the EU Commission

26 September 2023

On 25 September 2023, the EU Commission adopted the EU REACH restriction on intentionally added microplastics. 

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Join CTPA ‘Cosmetovigilance: Practical Case Studies’ Webinar
Join CTPA ‘Cosmetovigilance: Practical Case Studies’ Webinar

18 September 2023

CTPA is organising its biannual webinar ‘Cosmetovigilance: Practical Case Study’ on 18 October 2023 at 14.00-15.00.

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Retained EU Law Bill
Retained EU Law Bill

12 September 2023

Updates of DBT actions under the REUL Bill.

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Consultation on Improving Price Transparency and Product Information for Consumers
Consultation on Improving Price Transparency and Product Information for Consumers

12 September 2023

DBT are consulting on proposals on key areas of consumer information transparency.

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IMPORTANT – Call for Interest to Defend Silver/Colloidal Silver (nano) in GB
IMPORTANT – Call for Interest to Defend Silver/Colloidal Silver (nano) in GB

11 September 2023

CTPA is aware that there is some interest from companies to defend silver/colloidal silver (nano) in GB.  Any other companies interested in participating in defence of this substance are requested to contact CTPA as soon as possible.

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Consultation on the Licensing of Non-surgical Cosmetic Procedures
Consultation on the Licensing of Non-surgical Cosmetic Procedures

08 September 2023

The DHSC are seeking views on new licenses to perform specific non-surgical cosmetic procedures.

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DBT Digital Commerce & Retail Beauty Mission to Cosmoprof India
DBT Digital Commerce & Retail Beauty Mission to Cosmoprof India

07 September 2023

The Mission is scheduled on 3-10 December 2023.

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Register Now! Commit for Our Planet Webinar
Register Now! Commit for Our Planet Webinar

05 September 2023

The webinar will take place on 23 October, 12:00-13:00.

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IMPORTANT – Call for Interest to Defend Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate (nano) in GB
IMPORTANT – Call for Interest to Defend Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate (nano) in GB

04 September 2023

CTPA is checking for interest in defence for lithium magnesium sodium silicate (nano) in GB.

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Register Now! OPRL Webinar
Register Now! OPRL Webinar

04 September 2023

The webinar will take place on 25 September, 12:00-13:00.

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Webinar - The Cosmetic Borderlines: Assessing Product Classification
Webinar - The Cosmetic Borderlines: Assessing Product Classification

22 August 2023

Upcoming webinar on borderline products on 31 August 2023.

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USA  - Modernisation of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022
USA - Modernisation of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022

22 August 2023

MOCRA will require cosmetics sold in the US to comply with several new requirements

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LGFB Summer Raffle
LGFB Summer Raffle

22 August 2023

The Look Good Feel Better Summer Raffle is open until 31 August 2023 with tickets starting at £2

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DBT Invitation to Attend PCHi Trade Show in Shanghai in 2024
DBT Invitation to Attend PCHi Trade Show in Shanghai in 2024

16 August 2023

PCHi Trade Show in Shanghai will take place on 20-22 March 2024.

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