Weekly Reading

Introduction 16/01/2026 In this week’s weekly reading activity we talk about how ingredient safety and regulatory status of ingredients change over time. We discuss the challenges in ingredient safety and what implications it has on the cosmetics indsutry. The Ever-Changing Landscape of Cosmetic Ingredient Safety by Sebrina Fatz The topic of prohibited and restricted ingredients …

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Introduction 09/01/2026 In this week’s weekly reading activity I discuss the disperity between what legislation stipulates and the products on the market through the example of prohibited and resctried ingredients. This week we touch on cosmetovigilance, testing methods and the importance of quality management systems. Presence of Prohibited & Restricted Substances in Cosmetics by Sebrina …

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Introduction 12/12/2025 In this week’s weekly reading activity I discuss the methodologies used in other comparative law studies/reviews. I look into how the methods are used, their success and potential limitations. All of this comes together to help me decide what methods I will be using for my PhD studies. Novel Research via Methods by …

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Introduction 12/12/2025 In this week’s weekly reading activity I discuss the methodologies used in comparative legislative reviews and papers, how they related to my work and how I am adapting the current work of others in my PhD studies. Comparative Studies of Cosmetic Legislation Across the Globe by Sebrina Fatz A study by ​Zakaria (2012)​ …

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Introduction 28/11/2025 In this week’s weekly reading activity I explored the differences and similarities between the legislation of cosmetics and medicines. My primary source for this writing activity was: Radhika G., Sharvani A., Hemanth Eswar Teja Y., Prasanthi D. (2025). COMPREHENSIVE REGULATIONS FOR DRUG AND COSMETICS IN EUROPEAN UNION. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical …

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