Since the Brexit, Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) is no longer a member of the European Union. After initially ‘copying and pasting’ European rules, the British authorities have since regained too their regulatory independence.
Cosmetics regulation, CLP, REACH… although the principles have remained the same as those that prevail in Europe, little by little differences are appearing that must not be overlooked, otherwise products that are in order on the continent could become non-compliant on the other side of the Channel.
This particularly affects cosmetic ingredients, which are subject to a safety assessment by a local committee of experts, special CLP classifications, specific provisions for CMR substances or nanomaterials… and, in the end, regulations which, at best, are aligned with European measures (but often with different application dates), or, at worst, are significantly different.
“Better safe than sorry”, goes the English proverb. This ebook is designed to help you avoid the potential pitfalls of the new British regulations, without the risk of regretting the consequences of falling into them!
The author
A graduate of the School of Journalism in Lille, Laurence Wittner is a freelance journalist specializing in the field of cosmetics. Co-founder of Monitor Cosmetics, she is the editor-in-chief of its supports.
Minibook 2024 “Cosmetics regulation in Great Britain”, english version, L’Observatoire des Cosmétiques’ edition (September 2024), 46 pages (ISBN: 978-24-93362-21-6), PDF format.
