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Nanomaterials as cosmetic ingredients are used for a variety of different product types and functions. The safety assessment paradigm used for conventional substances also applies to nanomaterials. However, because of the nano-scale dimensions, and the potential differences in behaviour of these substances, there may be additional or different concerns in regard to the safety of nanomaterials to consumer health.
Do you know what key considerations have to be made to assess the safety of nanomaterials in cosmetic products?
To investigate this topic in more detail and explore the requirements for the Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) in this area, check the CTPA guidance titled ‘Special Considerations for Specific Product Types in the Cosmetic Product Safety Report’,
which can be downloaded from the 'safety' tab of the publications page on the CTPA website. This guidance aims to support cosmetic safety assessors and colleagues in regulatory affairs with additional safety considerations that must be taken into account and must be reported within the CPSR for some specific products, due to their formulation or site of application.
CTPA members can access this guidance for free; it is available to non-members for a payable fee of £90.
