7. Regulations
The first European directive on cosmetics dates back to July 27, 1976 (directive 76/768/EEC), and was designed to standardize legislation in the member states of the European Union, particularly following the introduction of the free movement of products. Four measures were taken:
labelling is standardized and must include a list of ingredients;
market surveillance is the responsibility of member states, which must monitor products manufactured or imported into the EU;
animal testing is prohibited;
The directive specifies which substances are prohibited in cosmetic products (Annex II), and which are subject to restrictions or specific conditions of use (Annex III).
The directive also sets out a positive...
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Bibliography
Websites
...Events
Perfumes and Cosmetics Congress – Regulatory issues, takes place every year in Chartres, France.
http://www.congres-parfumscosmetiques.com/fr/
Cosmetagora tradeshow, held every year in Paris
...Regulations
Directive 2004/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents in certain paints and varnishes and vehicle refinishing products and amending Directive 1999/13/EC, since incorporated into Directive 2010/75/EU.
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006...
Patents
FR2562793, K. Yamazaki, Y. Soyama, M. Tanaka, C. Kitamura, Nail polish, 1985.
US4832944, R. Socci, Nail enamel containing silicone coated pigments, 1989.
US5174996, R. Weber, Nail enamel containing oxidized polyethylene coated inorganic pigments, 1992.
US5326796, M. Lecacheur, E. Wimmer, Use of an arylsulphonylurethane as film forming resin in nitrocellulose...
Directory
Cosmetic Valley, the world's leading perfumery and cosmetics network
http://www.cosmetic-valley.com/
FEBEA, trade association for the cosmetics industry
Cosmed, an association created on the initiative...
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