A new version of the EU's Cosmetics Directive was adopted by the European Parliament, 24 March 2009. It includes new rules concerning the use of nanoparticles in cosmetics and includes stricter rules on animal testing of cosmetics.
The European Parliament approved a revised version of the EU's Cosmetics Directive on 24 March 2009. This updated regulation introduces fresh guidelines for the use of nanoparticles in cosmetic products and imposes stricter requirements for animal testing in the cosmetics industry.