1. Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products (Cosmetics Regulation) Article 10 – Safety assessment “In order to demonstrate that a cosmetic product complies with Article 3, the responsible person shall, prior to placing a cosmetic product on the market, ensure that the cosmetic product has undergone a safety assessment on the basis of the relevant information and that a cosmetic product safety report is set up in accordance with Annex I.” Annex I – Cosmetic Product Safety Report Part...

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...