Before and after the Brexit
Since 1 February 2020, the United Kingdom has withdrawn from the European Union and has become a ‘third country’. The Withdrawal Agreement provides for a transition period ending on 31 December 2020. Until that date, EU law in its entirety applies to and...
Three fragrance allergens banned
Bad news for lovers of exquisite perfumes…but good news from sufferers of contact eczema and other symptoms related to the use of fragrances. in August,2017 the European Commission announced the ban of three fragrance substances. The substances are lyral and atranol...
Starskin’s Korean beauty secrets
The flashy and upbeat label STARSKIN is one of Lafirgo's new clients, Starskin was founded by the Dutch Nicole Arnoldussen and Paul Hendriks who are launching innovative mask-products with the speed of light. An important hallmark or their products is the use of...
Kahina Giving Beauty: luxury skin care
After discovering argan oil on the first of many trips to Morocco, Katharine L'Heurex conceived of a niche beauty brand that would provide exceptional products while elevating the people and cultures behind them. In spring 2008, Katharine launched Kahina Giving...
Not all plastics are created equal
Plastics come in many different types and not all of them are created equal. They differ on health and environmental impact. Most plastics are not biodegradable and some may contain substances that may leach to your product. In those cases the EU Regulation may...
Label claims: stay away from fairy dust
How to stay away from fairy dust and overstated benefits Natural and organic beauty companies may make two errors when using label claims for their products. These errors are not acceptable under recent European label legislation, so it is important to be aware of...
Plantific products
Sometimes the story behind a cosmetics label is so special, it makes me proud to help it accomplish safety and perfect labeling within the EU frame. PLANT from Brooklyn is such a favorite. It is a new and special cosmetic line developed by the young couple Holly...
What about the cruelty free logo?
It sounds a bit weird but carrying the cruelty free logo on your label, could be interpreted as a 'false claim' within Europe. Why,' you may ask. You took all this effort to make sure your product is free of animal testing, why can't you show this to your customers....
Skincare for babies and mothers the organic way
It is for Lafirgo a enormous privilege to work with the most motivated formulators and companies in the world, who are willing to make better and healthier cosmetics. Recently I started preparing safety assessments for the Israel-based company Mommy Care owned by Tali...
Natural beauty’s growing numbers
The natural beauty and personal care market continues to see strong growth, posting a healthy 10.6% increase globally to reach $29.5 billion in sales in 2013, according to a report, “Natural Personal Care: Global Market Brief,” by Kline & Company. In markets markets a...
Skin layer grown from human stem cells possibly animal testing alternative in cosmetics
An international team led by King's College London and the San Francisco Veteran Affairs Medical Center (SFVAMC) has developed the first lab-grown epidermis – the outermost skin layer - with a functional permeability barrier akin to real skin. The new epidermis, grown...
Good Clean Love Decisions
Sometimes it makes sense to think twice about registering a product. For example in the case of Good Clean Love, a high quality, organic (and vegan) personal lubricant. Is this a cosmetic product? Or should it be categorized as a medical device? I know, device sounds...