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Regulatory updates, compliance guides, and EU market entry insights for supplement brands, cosmetic companies, and North American exporters.
What a REACH CoC Actually Tells You About Your Cosmetic Ingredients — and the Gaps That Matter
A REACH CoC confirms registration, not cosmetic safety. Discover what EU cosmetics brands must verify beyond the certificate under Regulation 1223/2009.
REACH Regulation Compliance for Cosmetic Ingredients: How to Audit Your Supply Chain for SVHC Restrictions
Most European cosmetic brands have a REACH gap in their PIF. Here's how SVHC restrictions under EC No 1907/2006 intersect with Regulation 1223/2009.
Risk-Based Supplier Tiering Under ISO 22716: The Qualification Framework European Cosmetic Brands Are Missing
ISO 22716 requires supplier qualification but leaves the method open. Here's how risk-based tiering works in practice — and where EU cosmetic brands fall short.
DNA Barcoding vs. HPTLC: Choosing the Right Botanical Identity Method for EU Supplement Exports
European supplement manufacturers face different botanical identity testing expectations in the EU, US, and Canada. How to choose between HPTLC and DNA barcoding for each market.
Preservative-Free Doesn't Mean Risk-Free: What EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 Requires From Clean Beauty Brands
What 'preservative-free' really means under EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 — and the microbiological compliance gaps clean beauty brands are missing.
The EU Responsible Person Under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Who Is Legally Liable When Your Cosmetic Goes to Market?
Under EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, every product needs a Responsible Person. Learn who qualifies, what obligations they carry, and where European brands go wrong.
Why European Supplement Brands Get Their Health Canada NPN Application Rejected — And What to Fix Before You Apply
European supplement brands face high NPN rejection rates. Discover why Health Canada NHPD dossiers fail and how to fix yours before you submit.
FDA Import Detentions for EU Cosmetics: How Import Alerts Work and How to Protect Your Shipments
FDA can detain EU cosmetics at the US border without physical examination. Learn how Import Alerts work, which products face the highest risk, and how to comply.
Endocrine Disruptors in EU Cosmetics: What's Coming Under Regulation 1223/2009 and How to Stay Ahead
The EU is accelerating restrictions on endocrine-disrupting substances in cosmetics. Here's what Regulation 1223/2009 changes mean for European formulators in 2026.
Pesticide Residue Screening in Botanical Raw Materials: What European Supplement Brands Consistently Get Wrong
EU Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 tracks 500+ pesticides. Most botanical CoAs cover fewer than 10. Close the screening gap before your next regulatory inspection.
ALCOA+ and FDA Data Integrity: Why European Exporters Are Catching Warning Letters
Data integrity deficiencies now dominate FDA warning letters to foreign manufacturers. Here's what ALCOA+ demands and where EU lab practice consistently falls short.
REACH Compliance for Cosmetic Ingredients: The Dual Obligation European Brands Often Miss
Complying with EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 doesn't satisfy your REACH compliance obligations. Here's where the gap is and how to close it.
DGCCRF Cosmetics Enforcement: What France's Market Surveillance Findings Mean for EU Brands in 2025
France's DGCCRF is one of the EU's most active cosmetics regulators. See what their enforcement findings mean for your brand under Regulation 1223/2009.
REACH CoC for Cosmetics Ingredients: What the Document Must Contain and How to Spot a Deficient One
Your supplier's REACH CoC may look official and say very little. Here's exactly what it must contain to genuinely protect your EU cosmetics brand.
MoCRA Registration for European Cosmetics Brands: What the FDA's Modernization Act Requires Before You Ship to the US
MoCRA overhauled US cosmetics law in 2022. European brands now face FDA facility registration, product listing, a US agent requirement, and a 15-day adverse event clock.
Why Your EU GMP Certificate Won't Automatically Earn a Health Canada NHP Site Licence
Health Canada requires both a Site Licence and an NPN before selling NHPs in Canada. Here's why EU GMP alone won't get you there — and what will.
EU Microplastics Restriction Under REACH: What Cosmetic Brands Must Do Before the 2027 Deadline
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 restricts intentionally added microplastics in cosmetics. Here's what European brands must do before the 2027 phase-out.
CBD in EU Cosmetics vs. Novel Food: The Regulatory Line European Brands Keep Crossing
CBD is permitted in EU cosmetics, but product classification, THC testing, and CPSR documentation must be airtight. We explain the regulatory framework.
