Standard Owner Benchmark - Biorius

By CommonShare

Biorius is a company that provides regulatory compliance and scientific consulting services for the cosmetics, personal care, and chemical industries. They assist businesses in navigating the complex regulatory landscape and ensuring compliance with various international regulations and standards.

Biorius was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Belgium. The company offers a wide range of services to help companies meet regulatory requirements and bring their products to market. These services include regulatory analysis and compliance assessments, safety assessments, product labeling and claims support, registration and notification services, and toxicological evaluations.

One of the key areas of expertise for Biorius is the European Union's cosmetics regulation, known as Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. They assist companies in complying with this regulation by conducting safety assessments of cosmetic products and ensuring that all necessary documentation and labeling requirements are met.

Biorius also provides services related to other international regulatory frameworks, such as REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations for cosmetics and over-the-counter drugs. They help companies understand and comply with these regulations, which involve complex requirements for ingredient assessments, labeling, and product notifications.

In addition to regulatory compliance services, Biorius offers scientific consulting to support product development and innovation. They provide expertise in areas such as toxicology, chemistry, and environmental risk assessments. Their team of experts works closely with clients to assess the safety and efficacy of their products, conduct ingredient reviews, and provide guidance on formulation and product improvement.

Overall, Biorius plays a crucial role in helping companies navigate the regulatory challenges and requirements of the cosmetics and chemical industries. Their expertise and services contribute to the development of safe and compliant products, ensuring consumer safety and regulatory compliance for businesses operating in these sectors.

Overall Rating

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This is a benchmark to help companies understand which standards should be part of a sustainable procurement plan. Further, the benchmark allows standard setting schemes, i.e. "Standard Owners", to benchmark their performance versus industry peers.