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Legal Affairs: Recommendation for manufacturers
Instructions for use of self-tanning products
As a rule self-tanning products do not contain any UV protection. For a large number of products a corresponding mention is made on the package (e.g. “Does not contain any UV protection”, “Does not protect against the sun”). Only a few do not contain this information. The public authorities in... Read more

Legal Affairs: Recommendation for manufacturers
SCCNFP Opinion on the claim “hypoallergenic”
IKW had already pointed out in a recommendation in 1995 that the claim of cosmetic products as “hypoallergenic” involves a major hazard of misleading consumers which could be avoided by a more detailed explanation of the term. The SCCNFP (Scientific Committee on Cosmetic and Non-Food Products... Read more

Legal Affairs: Recommendation for manufacturers
Labelling of pump sprays in the field of hair care and deodorants
In accordance with Article 8 para 1 d) in conjunction with No. 2.2 b) of the Annex to the... Read more

Legal Affairs: Recommendation for manufacturers
Technically avoidable contents of heavy metals in cosmetic products
Communication by the Federal Health Office Federal Health Gazette 28 No. 7, July 1985 ... Read more

Legal Affairs: Recommendation for manufacturers
Technically avoidable contents of heavy metals in toothpaste
Communication by the Federal Health Office Federal Health Gazette 33 No. 4, April 1990 ... Read more

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