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REGULATORY news
Everything you need to know about the latest regulatory information and developments in our sector.
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SCCS opinions and scientific advices on cosmetic products
We inform you that the SCCS has adopted during its plenary meeting of 26 March 2026 a preliminary opinion on the safety of Heliotropin used in cosmetic products...
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SCCS final scientific advice on Thiomersal and Phenylmercuric salts as preservatives in cosmetic products and SCCS final opinion on Prostaglandin Analogues
We inform you that a SCCS final scientific advice on Thiomersal and Phenylmercuric salts as preservatives in cosmetic products...
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Publication of CMRs Omnibus VIII
The 8th Omnibus Regulation on CMR substances has been published by Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/78 of 12 January 2026...
AGENDA
Access and Benefit Sharing /Inter-Federation Steering Committee
Organic & Natural standardisation/AFNOR GT4
Sustainable Development/Inter-Federation/Ministry Working group
International events
Our areas of expertise
NATURAL COSMETIC INGREDIENTS
Botanical extracts and Derived Natural ingredients for Cosmetics and Personal Care
Botanical extracts and Derived Natural ingredients for Cosmetics and Personal Care
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Cosmetic Product Regulation, REACH & CLP regulations, organic and natural certification, shared audits of cosmetic raw material suppliers
Cosmetic Product Regulation, REACH & CLP regulations, organic and natural certification, shared audits of cosmetic raw material suppliers
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
SEEDS methodology for eco-development solutions, environmental impact assessment, sustainable sourcing practices
SEEDS methodology for eco-development solutions, environmental impact assessment, sustainable sourcing practices
NCSTOX Project: Toxicological Database
The NCSTOX database is a predictive tool containing toxicological profiles of Natural Complex Substances (NCS) – Plant extracts used in cosmetics, providing data on 25,000 molecules for safety assessment of botanical extracts.
Organic and Natural Certification
After actively contributing to ISO 16128 standard development, UNITIS is preparing a certification for organic and natural ingredients.
Our missions
Working Groups & Task Forces
UNITIS coordinates specialized working groups to address specific regulatory and technical challenges in natural cosmetic ingredients.
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REACH & CLP Expertise
Support members with REACH and CLP regulations compliance, as these regulations are closely interlinked for cosmetic ingredients.
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Shared Audits Implementation
Development and coordination of shared audits of cosmetic raw material suppliers to ensure quality and compliance.
SEEDS Methodology
Promote sustainable development through SEEDS (Self Evaluation for Eco-Development Solutions) methodology conceived by UNITIS.