updated on 12.06.2026
Abolition of Reporting Requirements in the LFGB
The current draft bill provides for the elimination of central reporting obligations – an important step towards relieving laboratories and companies while maintaining an unchanged high level of consumer protection.
updated on 11.06.2026
Call to the SCCS for an Opinion on the substance Glyoxylic Acid - Cosmetics
Are there new requirements for glyoxylic acid in cosmetics? The European Commission has asked the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) for an opinion on the safety of glyoxylic acid in cosmetic products. The focus is particularly on hair straightening products and the question of whether the current unrestricted use of the substance should be subject to regulatory restrictions in the future due to potential formaldehyde release.
updated on 10.06.2026
Vegan ice cream under scrutiny: Few anomalies
Vegan ice cream is trending: Recent studies show that most products labeled as vegan meet expectations – however, undeclared traces of milk were detected in some samples from open ice cream parlors.
updated on 09.06.2026
Helpful information for sending samples to our institute
The more information is available about your sample, the more accurate and targeted we can conduct your analyses – especially for chemical testing. Please feel free to contact us in advance so that we can select the optimal method for your inquiry.
updated on 08.06.2026
Eco-Test examines magnesium supplements: Overdose and inadequate labeling
Sure, here's a concise teaser in one sentence: Öko-Test sounds the alarm: In the recent examination of 28 magnesium dietary supplements, every second product was overdosed – with potential health risks and partly inadequate consumer information.
updated on 05.06.2026
Public recall of baked beans due to suspected insufficient heating
A recent recall of canned baked beans due to suspected inadequate heating highlights the importance of regular process controls and microbiological examinations for canned products.
updated on 04.06.2026
Marketability and commercial testing of cosmetics
Certificates of marketability are an indispensable requirement for many trading companies to place cosmetic products on the market and confirm their regulatory compliance and safety through risk-based testing.
updated on 03.06.2026
updated on 02.06.2026
Cosmetics in the Safety Gate – May 2026
The current Safety Gate notifications from May 2026 once again demonstrate how important regular testing of cosmetic products and raw materials for banned substances and regulatory compliance is.
updated on 01.06.2026
Recall of Instant Noodle Dish – Salmonella
The State Investigation Office of Saxony detected salmonella in an instant noodle dish – the product was subsequently recalled nationwide in 11 states. An infection can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms and is particularly dangerous for infants, elderly people, and immunocompromised individuals.