Guides and updates on EU cosmetic & chemical compliance from the Lexora regulatory team.
Salicylic acid has an Annex III limit, glycolic and lactic acid do not. How assessors set the ceiling, why pH is part of the specification, and what has to appear on an acid product…
Hydroquinone and mercury are prohibited, alpha-arbutin and kojic acid now carry limits, and unlisted actives depend on your safety assessment.…
Vitamin A is capped at 0.3% retinol equivalent, and 0.05% in body lotion, under Regulation (EU) 2024/996. How to convert…
How substances reach Annex II, how omnibus regulations turn CLP classifications into cosmetic bans, what the two transition dates mean,…
The cheapest way to find out a formula cannot be sold. What a screening against the EU annexes covers, what…
Ingredient monitoring plays a critical role in cosmetic safety assessment and regulatory compliance. This requirement becomes even more important within…
Fragrance compliance in cosmetics requires alignment with two interconnected frameworks. One consists of legally binding government regulations, such as the…
Safe cosmetic formulation involves far more than combining ingredients. It is a structured process grounded in scientific evaluation and strict…
