Launching cosmetics in the market requires more than a good product and an attractive brand concept. Before launching cosmetics in the EU market, manufacturers must meet a range of regulatory and safety requirements, including proper documentation, labelling, safety assessment, registration and more. Here are the most frequent questions we receive from brands and manufacturers before introducing a cosmetic product to the EU: 1. Regulatory & Compliance Questions Is our product legally...

Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/909 of 27 April 2026 amends Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (the EU Cosmetics Regulation) and introduces important new restrictions on aluminium and aluminium-containing ingredients. What Does Entry 379 Cover? Annex III, Entry 379 restricts aluminium-containing ingredients (with specific exceptions) due to concerns about systemic exposure, as assessed by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS). Regulatory Text (Summary Quote): “Aluminium containing...

Mexico or Brazil – what is worth knowing when exporting cosmetics? Before exporting cosmetics to Mexico or Brazil and proving compliance with regulations then placing them on the market, the exporter must prepare and submit the appropriate supporting documentation to the local legal representative/importer. Neither country allows direct registration by foreign manufacturers – regulatory compliance is assessed locally, and a marketing authorization (or equivalent) is issued to the...