Navigating Cosmetic Compliance in the UK and EU

Background

As cosmetic regulations in the UK and EU continue to evolve post-Brexit, businesses face increasing challenges in ensuring compliance across both markets. This presentation aims to provide a comprehensive update on the UK’s evolving regulatory landscape for cosmetics, exploring potential divergence from the EU and the implications for industry players.

A focal point will be the UK’s future product safety regulatory framework, highlighting anticipated reforms and their potential impact on the cosmetic industry. We will delve into green claims introducing new regulations, current enforcement actions, research findings and new guidance, offering valuable insights for compliance. Labelling requirements, including the upcoming changes the UK conformity assessment labelling, will be discussed in detail. Additionally, we will introduce the concept of voluntary digital labelling, a forward-looking approach aligning with EU regulatory requirements.

Whether you’re launching new products or managing existing ones, understanding these differences is crucial to avoid costly mistakes and ensure market success. This webinar is suitable for regulatory professionals, product managers, and cosmetic industry stakeholders looking to stay ahead of the curve in compliance and regulatory standards.

Post-Brexit divergence in UK and EU cosmetic regulations

Differences in ingredient restrictions, product labelling, and claims

Navigation of Responsible Person (RP) requirements in each market

Recent regulatory updates from 2023 and beyond

Schedule

Date	Time (GMT+8)	World Clock	Language
2024-11-05	22:00 ~ 23:00	London: 14:00-15:00 New York: 9:00-10:00	English

Speaker

Carys Ayton-Smith is Regulatory Affairs Manager at CTPA and supports members in navigating the current and future regulatory landscape in the UK and EU, focusing on areas such as product compliance, product claims and advertising, and developing member training opportunities. Carys has a background in cosmetic regulations with a focus on claims and substantiation. She is passionate about supporting and educating the industry on regulations to not only ensure a fair, safe and compliant market, but an innovative and exciting one. Carys is an active member within the cosmetic industry and a Committee Chair at the Society of Cosmetic Scientists.