Legislation

Commission Decision (EU) 2019/701

Thanks to this document, the Babylonian confusion of tongues will never be repeated… at least not in cosmetics. This decision defines a glossary of common ingredient names for use in the labelling of cosmetic products.

European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

ECHA implements EU chemicals legislation to protect our health and environment. On its website you can find all the relevant information on the chemical industry, legislation and a great database of chemicals so you can check for yourself how safe your cosmetics are.

Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009

The Bible of cosmetics regulation in the EU. The Regulation regulates the composition, labelling and packaging of finished cosmetic products to ensure a high level of protection of human health.

Scientific studies mentioned in our e-learning

• A biomonitoring study assessing the exposure of young German adults to butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)
• Confidence interval function analysis to evaluate the risk of mesothelioma among an expanded international cohort of cosmetic talc miners and millers
• Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products and Risk of Endometriosis
• Epigenetic Transgenerational Actions of Endocrine Disruptors and Male Fertility
• Is the commonly used UV filter benzophenone-3 a risk factor for the nervous system?
• Sun Exposure and Protection Index (SEPI) and Self-Estimated Sun Sensitivity
• Sunlight and Vitamin D

Other recommendations

Advice on sustainable breastfeeding

Educate yourself about breastfeeding so you don’t fall into the common myths and marketing traps of wehn breastfeeding your baby.

Get to know your phototype

How much sunscreen is just right? How long can you be in the sun? We’ve created a questionnaire to help you get to know your own skin and find the best way to protect it!

Checklist: how to not fall for greenwashing

Download a handy checklist for shopping to support really sustainable brands instead of greenwashing!