【Industry Insight】A significant development has emerged in the European cosmetics sector: NATRUE, alongside a coalition of cosmetics, fragrance, and essential oil industries, is advocating for the European Union to simplify the coordination between the Classification, Labeling, and Packaging (CLP) Regulation and the Cosmetics Products Regulation (CPR). This call comes as businesses grapple with the complexities of complying with two overlapping regulatory frameworks, which often create confusion and hinder innovation—particularly for natural and bioactive ingredients.
The core issue, as highlighted by the coalition, is that the current system relies too heavily on the hazard classification of individual ingredients in isolation. The coalition argues for a more balanced approach—one that evaluates the actual risk posed by an ingredient in the context of its intended use in a cosmetic product. Such a shift would unlock greater innovation, enabling the industry to develop more natural, effective, and bioactive products.
Viablife: A Trusted Partner in a Changing Regulatory Landscape
In this evolving regulatory environment, where safety and compliance are paramount, Viablife stands out as a reliable partner for cosmetics brands worldwide. The company is committed to producing high-purity, highly bioactive ingredients that meet the strictest global standards while supporting the industry’s drive toward safer, greener, and more effective formulations.
Viablife’s star portfolio includes Ceramide NP, Hydroxytyrosol, Nicotinamide, and Squalane—all processed through rigorous purification technologies that deliver exceptional purity, enhanced bioactivity, and minimal impurities. For example, Viablife’s Nicotinamide boasts a purity level above 99%. This ultra-high purity is critical because lower-grade Nicotinamide may contain impurities such as niacin, which can cause skin irritation. By minimizing impurities while preserving bioactivity, Viablife not only ensures ingredient safety but also helps brands comply with stringent regulatory frameworks, including those in the EU.
High Purity + High Bioactivity: Unlocking Natural Performance
Hydroxytyrosol, a powerful natural antioxidant, exemplifies Viablife’s philosophy. It is carefully extracted and purified to retain its natural bioactivity while eliminating unwanted residues, making it the ideal choice for brands seeking antioxidant protection without compromising on safety or compliance.
Similarly, Ceramide NP and Squalane are processed to achieve both high purity and enhanced bioactivity, ensuring they deliver their intended skin benefits—such as barrier repair, moisturization, and soothing effects—without posing unnecessary risks. These ingredients combine nature’s functionality with scientific rigor, empowering formulators to create skincare solutions that are safe, effective, and sustainable.
Science-Backed Safety: Beyond Hazard Classification
As a supplier specializing in high-purity, highly bioactive cosmetic raw materials, Viablife has long emphasized that ingredient safety should not be judged solely on theoretical hazard classification. Instead, safety must be assessed comprehensively, considering real-world factors such as concentration in formulations, skin contact methods, and exposure duration.
To put this principle into practice, Viablife integrates “scenario-based risk assessment” throughout its R&D and production processes. For instance, in the development of Ceramide NP and Hydroxytyrosol, the company not only ensures ultra-high purity and bioactivity (with impurity levels far below industry averages) but also conducts targeted safety tests simulating actual cosmetic applications. Each ingredient is validated individually, and in cases of compound use, every component must remain in a verified safe state. This approach provides solid scientific data that supports downstream brands in meeting EU regulations and strengthens consumer confidence.
A Safer, Greener, More Scientific Future
By combining high purity, strong bioactivity, uncompromising safety, and sustainability, Viablife is redefining what cosmetic raw materials can achieve. The company’s proactive measures not only safeguard consumer well-being but also contribute to building a more rational, science-based regulatory framework for the global cosmetics sector.
Viablife: Empowering the future of beauty with safer, greener, and more effective ingredient solutions.