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The cosmetics industry is growing rapidly and companies are looking for different strategies to establish themselves in the market. One popular business model is white labelling, i.e. the production of cosmetics by one manufacturer, who then makes them available to other companies to sell under their own brand. This solution offers many benefits, but also comes with some challenges. What is white [...]

Shelf life labelling on cosmetics is a key piece of information for consumers, helping them to use skincare and make-up products safely. Manufacturers are obliged to provide shelf life information in accordance with cosmetic legislation to protect the health of users. How is the shelf life of cosmetics indicated? Two types of labelling are used depending on the shelf life of the product: Date [...]

Biodegradability in cosmetics is no longer just a marketing argument. It is now becoming a real criterion for assessing the environmental impact of a product. Manufacturers and consumers are increasingly interested in what happens to a cosmetic after use - do the ingredients decompose safely? Do they remain in the water, the soil, the food chain? Formulation laboratories such as MPR [...].

In recent years, the topic of microplastics in cosmetics has become one of the key environmental issues.While most of us associate plastic waste with bottles or commercials, few realise that microscopic plastic particles are also present in everyday cosmetic products. What are microplastics? In simple terms, microplastics are plastic particles the size of [...]