Cosmetics

Italy adheres to the EU regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009). The Italian Ministry of Health oversees the regulation of cosmetic products in the country. Italian Ministry of Health In Italy, the oversight and enforcement of cosmetic regulations are managed by the Italian Ministry of Health (Ministero della Salute). This authority works in collaboration with the Istituto Superiore di Sanità (ISS), the national institute of health, to ensure compliance with EU regulations and to address spec...

Poland regulates cosmetic products under the framework of the European Union (EU) legislation, specifically adhering to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. This regulation ensures the safety and compliance of cosmetics placed on the market within the EU, including Poland. Key Aspects of Cosmetic Regulatory Requirements in Poland Chief Sanitary Inspectorate (GIS) In Poland, the regulatory authority responsible for overseeing compliance with cosmetic regulations is the Chief Sanitar...

eCTD-an overview In today’s economy, life science companies are seeking for strategies to continue growing despite impending patent expirations, increasing generic competition, and rising drug development costs.  The International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) created the Common Technical Document (CTD), which is quickly replacing other submission formats as the preferred or compulsory one by regulators in the major global markets and beyond. In Europe, Japan, and Canada, the CTD has be...

The term “animal testing” refers to procedures carried out on living animals for research into basic biology and diseases, evaluating the efficacy of new pharmaceuticals, and testing the safety of consumer and industry products such as cosmetics, household cleaners, food additives, pharmaceuticals, and industrial/agrochemicals for human health and/or the environment. Since 1937, people have used animals to test cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. To determine a product’s safety, manufacturers w...