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Pursuant to Article 2 of European Cosmetics Regulation (EC) N° 1223/2009 and of the Council [sic] of 30 November 2009, a single definition of the cosmetic product applies in all Member States of the European Union.
In France, this definition is transcribed in the Code of Public Health (Article L.5131-1), modified by law N° 2011-12 of 5 January 2011
Article 4 of the Cosmetic Regulations states that only cosmetic products for which a Responsible Person has been designated can be placed on the market. In other words, a Responsible Person is essential for the sale of your cosmetics.
Cosmetic products must comply with the provisions of the Cosmetics Regulation and the Public Health Code.
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No authorisation is needed before placing a cosmetic product on the market. However, the Responsible Person must comply with certain rules before market launch:
Distributors must comply with a number of obligations regarding placing a cosmetic product on the market and must cooperate with the Responsible Person and the authorities whenever necessary. These obligations include:
A Product Information File is created when a cosmetic product is placed on the market within the EU and must be made available to the competent authorities at the Responsible Person’s address.
Each cosmetic product must be manufactured in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and with Article 8 of Cosmetics Regulation EU 1223/2003. These Good Manufacturing Practices are defined in ISO 22716, an international quality standard.
The Cosmetic Product Safety Report is an important element of the PIF (Product Information File). It is made up of two parts: the first (safety information) contains all data necessary for assessing risks and the second (safety assessment) must be lead by an expert toxicologist who must judge, on the basis of current knowledge, that the product is safe for human health.
You can import your cosmetic products into the European Union under certain conditions, chief among them compliance with EU Cosmetics Regulation No. 1223/2009. What rules must be followed and what are the steps involved? Let’s take a look at these now.
CPNP stands for “<a href=”https://www.ceway.eu/”>Cosmetics Products Notification Portal</a>”. This is a portal for the online notification of cosmetic products in accordance with Cosmetics Regulation no. 1223/2009. Prior to market launch, CPNP notification is mandatory for all cosmetic products, and has been since 11 July 2013.
Since 1 December 2010, Article 15 (paragraphs 1 and 2) of EU Cosmetics Regulations (EC) has applied to the use of CMR substances. These regulations determine which CMR substances can and cannot be used in a cosmetic product and where applicable, under which conditions.
In order to establish clear regulations concerning their use and ensure a high level of protection as regards human health and the environment, these CMR substances have been classified into 3 categories according to their harmfulness (proven, presumed, or suspected effect).
Article 19 of the European Cosmetics Regulations (EU) establishes the labelling and packaging rules that apply for each cosmetic product. Each cosmetic product placed on the market shall bear the following information written legibly and in the official national language of the country concerned.
Claims take the form of texts, images and symbols used by brands to highlight the properties of a cosmetic product. However, there are regulations against making claims that could mislead consumers.
Articles L. 5431-2 through 5431-9 of the French Public Health Code (CSP) provide for criminal penalties for any person(s) in the cosmetic supply chain in the event of non-compliance to the Cosmetics Regulation.
Let’s look at the types of sanctions provided for according to the offences committed.
It is possible to use Essential Oils (EO) in a cosmetic product, provided that these substances pose no risk to human health.
In general, the associated risk assessment must take into account multiple criteria such as:
- AFNOR: Association Française de Normalisation (French National Organization for Standardization). It provides the well-known standardisation NF labels and AFAQ (French Association for Quality Assurance) certificates for material and non-material goods.
- ANSM: National Agency for the Safety of Health Products
You want to launch your own brand of cosmetic products but know you can’t just make it up as you go along: the regulations are rigorous and products must comply with strict standards. By working with a full-service subcontractor, you can ensure you produce and market custom cosmetics products in full compliance with the legislation. Let’s look at the main advantages of entrusting your manufacturing to a multidisciplinary cosmetics laboratory.
Classic cosmetics, natural cosmetics, organic cosmetics… it’s not always easy to find your way around the different categories of cosmetic products.
Let’s take a look at how a natural cosmetic is defined.
Classic cosmetics, natural cosmetics, organic cosmetics… it’s not always easy to find your way around the different categories of cosmetic products.
Let’s take a look at how a natural cosmetic is defined.
For many years now, we’ve been seeing natural and organic products flourish in the cosmetics’ aisles. However, between labels, designations, and certifications, it’s not easy to find your way around.
All certified organic products are natural products but not all natural products are necessarily certified organic. Let’s see how they differ so as not to confuse products that are “natural” with those that are “certified organic”.
Want to launch your own cosmetics brand but don’t know where to start, or what steps need to be taken to develop a product from concept to launch? Here at Pôle Cosmétique, we’ll take care of every step, from A to Z.
From project setup to market entry, here are the 6 key steps involved in creating a cosmetic product.