What Does Brexit Mean For The Cosmetics Laws?
The CTPA has reassured the cosmetics industry that EU regulations and safety laws still govern the cosmetics industry after the result of last week’s referendum. In a statement shared on its website, the CTPA said: “We would like to stress that the UK cosmetics industry voluntarily abandoned animal testing seven years ahead of the EU-wide […]
Products Containing MIT/CMIT – withdrawal deadline
Following an amendment to the Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) have concluded that the mixture Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone, known as MIT/CMIT, should no longer be used in Leave-On cosmetic products. Commonly used as a preservative, evidence has shown that it can cause skin sensitivity in some people and therefore the decision was taken […]
Visit Us At The Restaurant Show 5th-7th October 2015
Save £25 and come by and see us on stand GH48 at The Restaurant Show on 5th – 7th October 2015 at Olympia, London. Guardpack & mywipe will be launching their new Ultimate Hand Wipe together with Multisurface Food Safe Wipes, approved to BS EN1276 . If you have a restaurant or are in the […]
PHONE LINES DOWN
NEWS 17.09.15 – DUE TO CONSTRUCTION AT THE PREMISES NEXT DOOR, OUR PHONE LINES HAVE BEEN DAMAGED AND YOU MAY HAVE DIFFICULTLY REACHING US. PLEASE EMAIL US ON TRADE@GUARDPACK.CO.UK WITH YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER AND WE WILL RETURN YOUR CALL.
The start of something great…..
Our new sachet machine finally arrived from Spain last month, and is now fully set up and running, producing sachets at 5,000 per hour. It’s a good job too, as our production schedule is practically full right now, so we need all the manufacturing lines running as fast as they can! Who said things go quiet […]
Like Kate and William, we are expecting…
Did you miss out on our last news letter? Dont panic! you can find it here.
Something else to blame our parents for!
Some swear that Marmite® is the only thing that will stop mosquitoes taking a bite out of you, others suggest garlic, Vitamin B, citronella candles, wrist bands, bath oils, the list is endless. One thing we do know, is that some of us are definitely more susceptible than others. What works for you, will not necessarily work […]
Believe The Hype, Bin The Wipe
Remember most wet wipes are not flushable, we all love our wet wipes and couldn’t live without them, but it can’t be to the detriment of our beaches, not to mention the strain on our sewage system. Think before you flush. Keep Britain Tidy. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-31941482
Restaurant owners say no to illegal wet wipes!
I am shocked. Having enjoyed a meal last night in a well-established UK restaurant (no, I am not going to disclose where!) I was astounded to be given a refreshing lemon scented hand wet wipe after my meal, that was very clearly illegal and not compliant with the EU Regs for Cosmetics. Yes, I know […]
Seasons Greetings
All the team at Guardpack and mywipe would like to wish our clients, friends and associates a very happy Christmas and prosperous new year. Our factory and offices will be closed from 5.00pm on Tuesday 23rd December 2014 and will re-open at 9.00am on Monday 5th January 2015. Click here for the December newsletter