News & Insights
This news section is designed to provide updates on key regulatory, scientific and technical changes in order to stay abreast of issues that could impact the way cosmetic and personal care products are supplied to consumers.
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07 October 2024
The European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA’s) Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) has classified talc as a CMR 1B substance.
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07 October 2024
Companies interested in contributing to the defence work for these ingredients, please find further information here.
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04 October 2024
Update on EC product safety alerts and reports.
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03 October 2024
Ahead of “Recycle Week” (14-21 October 2024) and throughout October, the CTPA is sharing some important information about how to contribute to the recycling of cosmetics packaging.
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27 September 2024
Companies interested in contributing to the defence work for these ingredients, please find further information here.
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24 September 2024
Registration open for DBT webinars on new Product Regulation and Metrology Bill.
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19 September 2024
CTPA issued advice for companies across the cosmetic supply chain to clarify the difference between ‘professional use’ and ‘professional use only’ products.
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17 September 2024
Upcoming webinar on successfully communicating environmental credentials.
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13 September 2024
The deadline for responses is Monday 30 September 2024.
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13 September 2024
The deadline for responses is Friday 11 October 2024.
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13 September 2024
The Government is establishing a new Circular Economy Taskforce. The deadline for applications is 25 September 2024.
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05 September 2024
New Bill to enable changes to the UK regulatory framework for consumer products.
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04 September 2024
Update on OPSS product safety alerts and reports.
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04 September 2024
Update on EC product safety alerts and reports.
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28 August 2024
Cosmetics Europe, the European personal care association, is organising a webinar to present the Double Plate Method in-vitro SPF method.
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22 August 2024
On 21 August 2024, the HSE published the technical report on the mandatory classifications for tea tree extract and oil under the GB CLP Regulation.
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20 August 2024
Upheld ruling on influencer claims for moisturiser treating symptoms of the menopause.
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12 August 2024
CTPA is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant, a brand-new post, with plenty of responsibility and variety.
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12 August 2024
Register for the joint in-person event to support UK brands to learn about the Chinese beauty market.
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12 August 2024
Update on OPSS product safety alerts and reports.
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12 August 2024
The Look Good Feel Better Summer Raffle is ending soon
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26 July 2024
CTPA has been made aware that there are some companies providing CPSRs for UK-based RPs which are non-compliant and may even be fraudulent.
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24 July 2024
Upheld ruling on an ad alluding unproven links between cosmetic products and breast cancer.
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24 July 2024
DBT is inviting businesses to be part of the UK pavilion.
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24 July 2024
DBT is inviting businesses to join their delegation.
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22 July 2024
CEW UK is pleased to announce the third year of its sponsorship of a student place on the Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS) Diploma in Cosmetic Science Course.
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17 July 2024
CTPA submitted its response to the public consultation launched by the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) on the Alternative Transitional Registration model (ATRm) and other policy changes for UK REACH.
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05 July 2024
Update on OPSS product safety alerts and reports.
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04 July 2024
The ESPR has been published in in the Official Journal of the EU and will enter into force on 18 July 2024.
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03 July 2024
Upcoming webinar on borderlines highlighting medical and biocidal classifications.
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01 July 2024
Do you want to know how to carry out a causality assessment?
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28 June 2024
Registration is now open for the DGK/IKW Safety Assessors’ Training Course Seminar in September 2024.
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28 June 2024
Updates on activities from ECHA and the HSE on chemicals legislation.
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25 June 2024
New guidance to provide clarification of the legal responsibilities Retailers undertake.
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24 June 2024
Join our webinar to understand how to investigate possible adverse effects when your company is contacted by a consumer better.
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21 June 2024
This month Which? Magazine has published its annual report about sunscreens. While the article provides helpful information, we understand that labelling some sunscreens as “don’t buy” may cause concern. Staying safe in the sun is important, and effective use of sunscreens is a key part of a sun-safe regime. CTPA would like to reassure you that you can buy any sunscreen from a reputable retail outlet in the UK with confidence. It will provide the protection claimed on the pack.
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20 June 2024
On 19 June 2024, Defra extended the deadline to submit responses to their consultation on the UK REACH Alternative Transitional Registration model (ATRm).
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19 June 2024
Upheld ruling on deodorant that discredited and denigrated a competitor's brand and products.
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19 June 2024
Companies interested in contributing to the defence work for this ingredient, please find further information here.
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17 June 2024
Learn about the EU REACH microplastics restriction and the work done by the UK.
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17 June 2024
Key points of CTPA's response to the consultation on UK REACH ATRm will be discussed.
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14 June 2024
Update on OPSS product safety alerts and reports.
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10 June 2024
The Report highlights the breadth of CTPA’s work for both its members and on behalf of the industry.
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06 June 2024
DBT have published a White Paper in response to the ‘Smarter Regulation’ call for evidence.
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06 June 2024
CTPA is happy to announce the revamped E-Learning CTPA Cosmetics Masterclass is now live.
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03 June 2024
Learn about the relevant timings of the restriction, by joining CTPA at its webinar on the EU REACH microplastics restriction.
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03 June 2024
An important webinar to explain key points in CTPA’s response to the consultation on UK REACH ATRm
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29 May 2024
Visit our website thefactsabout.co.uk to discover the updated landing page on sun protection
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28 May 2024
Are you looking to upskill on your Cosmetovigilance obligations as an RP?
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28 May 2024
Learn about the available guidance and tools that you can use to help with the understanding of the restriction.
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21 May 2024
OPSS have updated the policy setting out their approach to non-compliance.
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20 May 2024
It is important for companies to learn how to evaluate which ingredients used in their portfolio may be in scope of the microplastics restriction.
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20 May 2024
On 17 May 2024, the EU Commission published the REACH restriction on D4/D5/D6 on the Official Journal of the EU.
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20 May 2024
On 16 May 2024, Defra published its consultation on the Alternative Transitional Registration model (ATRm) under the UK REACH.
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13 May 2024
Understand the differences between UEs and SUEs and the related legal obligations.
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13 May 2024
Survey on the inclusion of kojic acid as a restricted ingredient in cosmetics under Annex III.
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