Greer Deal, Director, said their strategic collaboration with CONUSBAT, a specialist cosmetic and REACH regulatory consultancy, will ensure that manufacturers of cosmetics and consumer healthcare products comply with the new requirements before placing their products on the EU market.
This will include providing clearer definitions on herbal products which are often borderline between cosmetic and medicines, an area which GRS has valuable expertise and experience.
Greer said: “Regulations are regularly reviewed and are becoming increasingly stringent. This is currently happening with cosmetics following the cessation of the current EU Cosmetic Directive which is to become the EU Cosmetic Products Regulation, enforceable from next July. We anticipate that many European companies, as well as non-European companies wishing to trade within the EU, will need help and guidance with the new requirements.
“It was important for us to find the right consultancy specialising in cosmetic regulations who share the same values as GRS, and in CONUSBAT, we are confident that we have found our ideal strategic partner who can assist our cosmetic clients through the coming regulatory changes.”
Steven L. Hanft, M.A., Founder and President of CONUSBAT, said: “We are delighted to be working with GRS as our global regulatory partner. Their expertise with traditional medicinal and herbal products complements the work of CONUSBAT and the support we provide to our global clients on compliance for EU REACH legislation, cosmetic safety assessment and EU regulations for cosmetics, consumer health care, household products and fine chemicals.
“As GRS are specialists in borderline products, our capabilities will be enhanced in advising clients about the new Cosmetic Products Regulation, alongside the expertise of Dr. Annelie Struessmann, CONUSBAT’s Technical and Regulatory Director.”
About Global Regulatory Services (GRS)
Operating at the forefront of technology in the life science industry GRS specialises in new upcoming regulations affecting the life science industry (ranging from food supplements to stem cell therapy). GRS is an innovative regulatory affairs consultancy headquartered in the UK offering resource, support, advice and solutions to life science companies worldwide. Their business model includes an established and extensive network of professionals and specialist consultants throughout the world with particularly strong connections in Europe, America, Canada and Asia. GRS professionals are highly experienced with many of them being leaders in their own field ranging from Traditional Herbal Medicines through to Stem Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine. Web: http://www.globalregulatoryservices.com/
About CONUSBAT
An EU / global regulatory affairs service provider focusing on REACH chemical legislation and frameworks for cosmetics, consumer health care, household products & fine chemicals. The service spectrum includes analysis, strategic planning, implementation and ongoing representation (CPR Responsible Person, REACH OR, etc). CONUSBAT performs safety assessments for cosmetic products, dossier preparation within REACH and the biocides legislation, as well as classifications acc. to CLP. Clientele include worldwide Fortune 500s, SMEs, governmental agencies and academic institutions. While focusing internally on the EU frameworks, they have worldwide strategic alliances for compliance approaches in their key industry sectors. Web: http://www.conusbat.com/
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