INCI Names & CAS Numbers3 min read
Mineral Oil or Paraffinum Liquidum: Same Thing, Two Names
Why mineral oil and Paraffinum Liquidum are the same ingredient, and which name belongs on your notification.
February 11, 2026Read
Australia (AICIS)4 min read
Reading the Terms of Listing on an AICIS Inventory Entry
How to read the use conditions and concentration limits attached to a specific AICIS Inventory listing before you assume an ingredient is cleared.
February 11, 2026Read
Global Markets4 min read
Stability and Shelf Life Testing for Exported Cosmetics
What stability data supports your PAO symbol, and why the EU, Gulf, and Asian markets expect different levels of proof.
February 11, 2026Read
European Union (CPNP)4 min read
Titanium Dioxide in EU Cosmetics After the CMR Ruling
Why titanium dioxide's inhalation-based CMR classification matters specifically for loose powders and sprays, and less for creams and lotions.
February 11, 2026Read
Suppliers & SDS4 min read
Supplier Document Checklist to Complete Before Filing
A one-page rundown of exactly which supplier documents you need per ingredient before you start a cosmetic notification.
February 10, 2026Read
United States (MoCRA)4 min read
What MoCRA Requires When You Discontinue a Product
Canceling a listing under MoCRA doesn't end your obligations. Here's what records and reporting duties stay open.
February 10, 2026Read
European Union (CPNP)4 min read
When Your Balm Becomes a Drug: EU Borderline Products
How a single claim can push your EU cosmetic into medicinal or biocidal territory, and what to check before you print packaging.
February 10, 2026Read
INCI Names & CAS Numbers4 min read
Where the CAS Number Actually Lives on an SDS
Section 3 of the SDS holds your CAS numbers, but matching each one to the right ingredient row takes more care than it looks.
February 10, 2026Read
Suppliers & SDS4 min read
Your Supplier SDS Is Not in English: What to Do
How to handle a foreign-language SDS, avoid translation pitfalls, and request the English or French version Canada actually needs.
February 10, 2026Read
Suppliers & SDS4 min read
Certificate of Analysis vs SDS: What Each One Proves
A CoA confirms one specific batch met spec. An SDS explains general hazards for the substance. Mixing the two up creates real gaps in your records.
February 9, 2026Read
Australia (AICIS)4 min read
How AICIS Handles Preservatives in Your Cosmetics
AICIS treats cosmetic ingredients as industrial chemicals, which changes how your preservative's Inventory status and use conditions get checked.
February 9, 2026Read
Labeling & Claims4 min read
How to List Ingredients Under One Percent
Ingredients above 1 percent must be listed by descending concentration, but the rule loosens once you cross that line. Here's how to apply it.
February 9, 2026Read
Canada & the CNF4 min read
Who Counts as the Responsible Person on a Canadian CNF
The name on a Canadian Cosmetic Notification carries real legal weight. Here's how importers, brands, and contract manufacturers each fit that role.
February 9, 2026Read
INCI Names & CAS Numbers4 min read
Why Your Formula Order and INCI Order Rarely Match
Blends and diluents scramble the intuitive concentration order makers expect, and here's what actually determines the sequence.
February 9, 2026Read
Business & Operations4 min read
You Renamed a Product: Do You Refile the CNF
A name swap, a size change, and new packaging trigger different filing outcomes in Canada. Here's how to tell which is which.
February 9, 2026Read
Suppliers & SDS4 min read
Do Carrier Oils and Butters Need an SDS to File
Carrier oils and butters have simple SDS documents, but simple doesn't mean skippable. Here's what to expect and what to check.
February 8, 2026Read
Australia (AICIS)4 min read
How a Chemical Gets Added to the AICIS Inventory
Australia treats cosmetic ingredients as industrial chemicals. Here's the assess-then-list path a new substance follows onto the AICIS Inventory.
February 8, 2026Read
Fragrance Allergens4 min read
Unscented vs Fragrance Free for Allergen Disclosure
Unscented doesn't mean allergen-free. Masking fragrances and residual botanical compounds can still trigger disclosure at the new Canadian thresholds.
February 8, 2026Read
Suppliers & SDS4 min read
Which Supplier Documents to Keep for a Cosmetic Audit
An inspector rarely asks for everything at once, but knowing what they might ask for, and for how long, saves a scramble later.
February 8, 2026Read
Labeling & Claims4 min read
Why Every Cosmetic Label Needs a Batch Code
A batch code looks like clutter until the day you need a recall. Here's how to design one that's traceable without ruining your label.
February 8, 2026Read
Global Markets4 min read
Exporting Handmade Soap to Overseas Markets Legally
A soap that's exempt at home often becomes a regulated cosmetic the moment it crosses a border. Here's how to check before you ship.
February 7, 2026Read
Suppliers & SDS4 min read
How to Tell a Real Supplier SDS From a Fake One
Generic templates, mismatched grades, and copy-pasted composition sections are common red flags in forwarded SDS documents. Here's what to check.
February 7, 2026Read
Prohibited & Restricted4 min read
Reading the Hotlist Columns Without Misinterpreting Them
The Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist has more columns than most makers realize, and misreading one can sink an otherwise clean filing.
February 7, 2026Read
INCI Names & CAS Numbers4 min read
Tracking Down the INCI for an Obscure Ingredient
When a raw material has no INCI name printed anywhere, here's the actual research path to find or establish one.
February 7, 2026Read