In 2013, the European regulation on the labeling of cosmetic products was renewed.
The aim of the renewal of the regulation is to regulate in more detail all cosmetic products in Europe. Do you have any doubts? Boronatic will answer them for you.
Main objectives of the Regulation:
- Simplify cosmetic legislation, as each of the previous Directives in force in the 28 countries of the European Union will be repealed.
- Reduce administrative procedures.
- Achieve complete harmonization of the laws applicable to the circulation of cosmetics in the EU.
- To ensure the protection of human health.
Main differences with respect to the old Regulation
- Inclusion of definitions.
- Safety report.
- Composition restrictions.
- Labeling and advertising requirements.
- Market control actions to be exercised by the authorities.
Companies that must comply with the new regulation
The new regulation will affect all cosmetics manufacturers, i.e. “any substance intended to come into contact with the superficial parts of the human body or with the teeth and oral mucous membranes.
Labeling instructions for cosmetic products
The mandatory data that must be indicated and must be easily readable and visible are:
- Name or company name and address of the manufacturer.
- Nominal content (except for packages of less than 5 g, 5 ml, single doses or free samples).
- Expiration.
- Special precautions for use.
- Lot.
- Product function.
- Ingredients.
