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Information on the exemption process to allow the use in cosmetic products of substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic for reproduction.
How the MHRA makes decisions on when a product is a medical device (borderline products), and which risk class should apply to a medical device.
Decision for applicant BNP Best Natural Products GmbH against registration number 14173768, applicant successful.
Seeking views on the UK’s proposed ban on the use of plastic microbeads in cosmetics and personal care products.
Identification of UV-filters used in sunscreens that need further investigation.
People and businesses are invited to share their views on how to make non-surgical cosmetic procedures safer as thousands complain of ‘botched’ procedures.
Product Safety Report for Fabrique Par Rodis White Secret Unifying Complexion Serum presenting a serious chemical risk.
Business potential of producing crops for non-food markets, how and where to grow them and details of organisations providing grants.
Product Safety Report for Purec Egyptian Magic Whitening Face and Body Lotion presenting a serious chemical risk due to the presence of hydroquinone and glucocorticoids.
Product Safety Report for Body Treat Maxitoner Skin Beautifying Milk presenting a serious chemical risk due to the presence of the chemicals hydroquinone, methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI).
Product Recall for LOL Triple Layer Cosmetics Tin sold by Argos (Batch 1F01) presenting a health risk.
There are different regulations which apply to devices and equipment including hand gels and PPE (personal protective equipment)
Product Safety Report for Stay Young Face & Body Cream sold via eBay presenting a serious chemical risk.
We are seeking your views on what procedures should be in scope of the licensing scheme for non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England.
This independent report sets out recommendations to protect people who choose cosmetic surgery.
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