Ian Watt
Cosmetics and personal care products are legally required to be microbiologically safe for the user, posing no risk to health as a result of unwanted bacteria or fungi.
But with the rise of the trend for 'free-from' products – often marketed as 'clean' or 'toxin-free' – the preservatives industry is facing challenges.
Ian Watt, European Product Stewardship and Regulatory Manager, Dow Microbial Control, tells Cosmetics Business why free-from claims can be misleading to the consumer and limit the palette of effective microbial control solutions.
How preservatives make cosmetics more sustainable
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