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Things to consider when buying or using cosmetics.
Legacy resources to raise awareness about potential hazards to children from swallowing small objects produced for a product safety campaign during 2022.
This information can help can help parents of babies with suspected or confirmed diagnosis of cleft lip discuss the condition with healthcare professionals.
Take care when using creams to treat dry skin conditions as they can easily dry onto clothing, bedding and bandages making them more flammable.
How to submit a cosmetic product notification to the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS).
As colder weather arrives, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) are urging the public to be aware of fire risks linked to emollient skin creams.
Check what you need to do to sell cosmetic products in Great Britain.
Product recall for Firming Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.
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