Cosmetics
The cosmetic products marketed in the Community should be harmonized with EU Directive 76/768/EEC of 27 July 1976 (known as the “Cosmetics Directive”) and its amendments (93/35/EEC, 1223/2009/EC).
As cosmetics legislation is changing rapidly it needs to be constantly monitored. ELINEK provides you with consulting services regarding the legal requirements, the provision of information on AEO, CPNP, Poison Center, Recycling, Customs Clearance, GMP.
Your cosmetic products will always be harmonized with the current legislation with the sole purpose of ensuring the safety of both the consumer and your company.
Main legislation
Regulation (EC) N° 1223/2009 on cosmetic products is the main regulatory framework for finished cosmetic products when placed on the EU market. It strengthens the safety of cosmetic products and streamlines the framework for all operators in the sector.
Guidelines and claims
- Commission Implementing Decision 2013/674/EU of 25 November 2013 in guidelines on annex Ⅰ to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products (guidelines on the cosmetic products safety report)
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 655/2013 of 10 July 2013 laying down common criteria for the justification of claims used in relation to cosmetic products
- Technical document on cosmetic claims (version of 03 July 2017)
- Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on product claims made based on common criteria in the field of cosmetics
Amendments to the cosmetics regulation
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/135 of 31 January 2022 amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products (Methyl-N-methylanthranilate)
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1902 of 29 October 2021 amending Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products (Omnibus IV)
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1099 of 5 July 2021 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products (DHA/Deoxy)
- Corrigendum to Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1099 of 5 July 2021 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products (Omnibus III)
- Corrigendum to Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/850 of 26 May 2021 amending and correcting Annex II and amending Annexes III, IV and VI to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products (Omnibus III)
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/850 of 26 May 2021 amending and correcting Annexes II and amending Annexes III, IV and VI to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products
- Corrigendum to Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1683 of 12 November 2020 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products
- Corrigendum to Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1683 of 12 November 2020 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1682 of 12 November 2020 amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1683 of 12 November 2020 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1684 of 12 November 2020 amending Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products
- Corrigendum to Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1966 of 27 November 2019 amending and correcting Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products (Omnibus)
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1858 of 6 November 2019 amending Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products (HEPB)
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1966 of 27 November 2019 amending Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products (Omnibus)
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1857 of 6 November 2019 amending Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products (titanium dioxide nano)
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/831 of 22 May 2019 amending Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products (Omnibus)
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/698 of 30 April 2019 amending Annexes III and V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products (Climbazole)
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/680 of 30 April 2019 amending Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products (Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine)
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/681 of 30 April 2019 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products (2-Chloro-p-Phenylenediamine)
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/701 of 5 April 2019 establishing a glossary of common ingredient names for use in the labelling of cosmetic products
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/1847 of 26 November 2018 amending Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products (O-Phenylphenol)
- Corrigendum to Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/978 of 9 July 2018 amending Annexes II andIII to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of theCouncil on cosmetic products (Tagetes)
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/978 of 9 July 2018 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products (Tagetes)
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/885 of 20 June 2018 amending Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products (MBBT (nano))
(Source: Official website of the European Union, https://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/cosmetics_en)
Food Supplements
- EU General Food Law: Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
- The reference EU legislation in the area of food supplements: Directive 2002/46/EC
- Food Supplements-Nutrition and health claims: Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006
- Novel Food: Regulation (EU) No. 2015/2283
- Approved Novel Food: Regulation (EU) No. 2017/2470
Biocides
- BPR Regulation (EU Regulation 528/2012 on biocidal products)