updated on 12.05.2022
Annex 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 regulates those fragrances for cosmetics that must be declared in the ingredients list in quantities of 10 ppm (leave-on products) or 100 ppm (rinse-off) or more in the product.
updated on 11.05.2022
According to EU Regulation 1308/2013, the designation for dairy products is strictly regulated. The designation "milk" may only be used for foods that come from the udder of animals.
updated on 10.05.2022
Advanced Training Safety Assessment VO (EC) 1223/2009 - Microbiology Cosmetics
Under the title "Microbiological Product Safety of Cosmetic Products" the DKG in cooperation with the IKW organizes a training course for all safety assessors or persons who would like to perform this activity in the future.
updated on 09.05.2022
In the May 2022 issue of Stiftung Warentest, 11 rooibos teas were tested for contaminant levels. Seven products were rated as "good". The following harmful substances were tested for.
updated on 06.05.2022
At the Belgian plant of the chocolate manufacturer "Ferrero", salmonella was detected in two buttermilk tanks during in-house inspections in December 2021 and January 2022.
updated on 05.05.2022
For the month of April, the European rapid alert system Safety Gate listed the following notifications for the category (resulting in a public product recall or withdrawal from the market).
updated on 03.05.2022
In the May 2022 issue, the magazine Öko-Test tested a total of 50 so-called repair shampoos for ingredients and contaminants.
updated on 02.05.2022
The BAV Institute has set itself the goal of offering fast and reliable services. In addition to the classic testing method for salmonella, a modern and accredited rapid method by means of "real-time PCR" is available, which provides us with the result within 24 hours.
updated on 15.04.2022
Recently, two new opinions of the SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Cosmetics) were published.
updated on 01.03.2022
The declaration as well as a ban of individual fragrances in cosmetics are comprehensively regulated in the EU Cosmetics Regulation VO (EG) 1223/2009. For most fragrances, a declaration obligation applies from a quantity of 10 mg/kg (for all leave-on products, e.g. body lotion) or 100 mg/kg (for all rinse-off products, e.g. shower gel).
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