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The safety assessments requirements of cosmetic products in the EU and worldwide
1. 1. What is a “cosmetic product” when it comes to regulations?
2. 2. Who is responsible for the safety of cosmetic products?
3. 3. To what regulations should cosmetics products comply in Europe?
4. 4. What are the cosmetics and ingredients that are particularly evaluated for their safety?
5. 5. Why and how are preservatives like paraben and formaldehyde used in cosmetic products?
6. 6. How are “natural” ingredients in cosmetic products evaluated?
7. 7. How are cosmetic products regulated in the US?
8. 8. How are cosmetic products regulated elsewhere worldwide?
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