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2. Analysis constraints and problems
The analysis of active ingredients and regulated substances in cosmetic products is often a very delicate task. While there are many high-performance methods for analyzing the compounds in question in simple matrices, this is not the case for complex matrices such as most cosmetic formulas. On this point, the Cosmetics Regulation remains very vague. Article 12, Sampling and Analysis, simply states: "Sampling and analysis of cosmetic products shall be carried out in a reliable and reproducible manner". No method is recommended. As a guarantee of quality, reference is simply made to the applicable harmonized standards, the references of which are published in the Official Journal of the European Union. A glance at the methods published in the OJ reveals that they are few in number and often obsolete.
The analytical approach is generally standard: sampling, sample...
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Bibliography
Websites
Hazardous products forum http://www.sante-produits-dangereux.com/depigmentation-danger- certains-composants-t16.html (page consulted on December 22, 2014)
Events
Beyond Beauty Events – International trade fairs for beauty and wellness suppliers and brands http://beyondbeautyevents.com/bbe/fr/bbe_00_Home.asp
Beauty and Packaging Conference – Perfume and cosmetics packaging http://www.beautepackaging.com/1/fr_FR/page/217
...Regulations
Official Journal of the European Union, "Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of November 30, 2009 on cosmetic products".
First Commission Directive 80/1335/EEC of 22 December 1980 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to methods of analysis necessary for checking the composition of cosmetic products. Official Journal L 383 of 31/12/1980....
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Polyintell, development of innovative polymers for analytical chemistry http://www.polyintell.fr/
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