EU fragrance allergens: what the 2026 and 2028 dates mean
July 2028 is a transition for qualifying stock, not an extension for first placement of new non-compliant products on the EU market.
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FDA cosmetics records access: reading the January 2026 draft
The January document is draft guidance on existing authority. Its status, scope, and passed comment deadline matter when reading the announcement.
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OPSS ingredient-safety data request: the June deadline has passed
OPSS sought data on seven listed ingredients. The extended deadline has passed, and the request itself is not a new ingredient ban.
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How an emulsion holds together
What surrounds an oil droplet, what an emulsifier contributes, and why a smooth-looking cream tells us only part of the story.
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Taking a formula from the lab to production
A formula and a sample jar leave important gaps. Follow the information needed to take a laboratory lotion into a pilot batch.
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Introducing Cosmetic Affairs
A publication about cosmetic ingredients, formulation, and manufacturing, for people who work with cosmetics and those who want to understand them.
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How to check the source behind a regulatory headline
Follow an FDA announcement back to its draft guidance and see what changes when a headline leaves out status or dates.
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What you can learn from an ingredient list
Ingredient names and their order tell you something about a cosmetic. They do not reveal exact percentages or prove its performance.
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Three articles to start with
New to Cosmetic Affairs? Start with emulsions, a lotion handover, or an ingredient trial.
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