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New technical guidance on cosmetic hand gels addresses antibacterial and antiviral claims

The European Commission has issued a new technical document agreed by national authorities and stakeholders that further clarifies which claims producers of cosmetic products cannot make regarding their products. It adds to the Coronavirus crisis guidance, which informs economic operators on applicable regulations (i.e. the Cosmetic Products Regulation or the Biocidal Products Regulation) and claims that can be made to the consumer.

 
The public consultation on Tagetes has been launched

Public consultation on Tagetes minuta, Tagetes patula and Tagetes erecta extracts and essential oils in the framework of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products