The EU’s role in
cosmetics
Europe is a world
leader in the cosmetics industry and dominant cosmetics exporter. The sector is
highly innovative and provides significant employment in Europe.
#European Commission’s involvement mainly concerns the
regulatory framework for market access, international trade relations, and
regulatory convergence. These all aim to ensure the highest level of
consumer safety while promoting the innovation and the competitiveness of this
sector.
The European
Commission is also in contact with cosmetics stakeholders at EU and
international level. This cooperation enables the exchange of
information and ensures the smoother implementation of EU requirements in the
sector.
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. The Regulation
simplifies procedures to the extent that the internal market of cosmetic
products is now a reality.
The
Regulation replaces Directive
76/768/EC, which was adopted in 1976 and had been substantially
revised on numerous occasions.
It provides a
robust, internationally recognised regime, which reinforces product safety while taking into
consideration the latest technological developments, including the possible use
of nanomaterials.
The previous
rules on the ban of animal testing were not modified.
The MOST
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES introduced by the Cosmetics Regulation include:
·
Strengthened
safety requirements for cosmetic products
Manufacturers need to follow specific requirements in the preparation of a product safety report prior to placing a product on the market.
Manufacturers need to follow specific requirements in the preparation of a product safety report prior to placing a product on the market.
·
Introduction
of the notion of “responsible person”
Only cosmetic products for which a legal or natural person is designated within the EU as a “responsible person” can be placed on the market. The new Cosmetics Regulation allows the precise identification of the responsible person is and clearly outlines their obligations.
Only cosmetic products for which a legal or natural person is designated within the EU as a “responsible person” can be placed on the market. The new Cosmetics Regulation allows the precise identification of the responsible person is and clearly outlines their obligations.
·
Centralised
notification of all cosmetic products placed on the EU market
Manufacturers will need to notify their products only once – via the EU Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP).
Manufacturers will need to notify their products only once – via the EU Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP).
·
Introduction
of reporting of serious undesirable effects (SUE)
A responsible person will have an obligation to notify serious undesirable effects to national authorities. The authorities will also collect information coming from users, health professionals, and others. They will be obliged to share the information with other EU countries.
A responsible person will have an obligation to notify serious undesirable effects to national authorities. The authorities will also collect information coming from users, health professionals, and others. They will be obliged to share the information with other EU countries.
·
New rules for
the use of nanomaterials in cosmetic products
Colorants, preservatives and UV-filters, including those that are nanomaterials, must be explicitly authorised. Products containing other nanomaterials not otherwise restricted by the Cosmetics Regulation will be the object of a full safety assessment at EU level if the Commission has concerns. Nanomaterials must be labelled in the list of ingredients with the word “nano” in brackets following the name of the substance, e.g. “titanium dioxide (nano)”.
Colorants, preservatives and UV-filters, including those that are nanomaterials, must be explicitly authorised. Products containing other nanomaterials not otherwise restricted by the Cosmetics Regulation will be the object of a full safety assessment at EU level if the Commission has concerns. Nanomaterials must be labelled in the list of ingredients with the word “nano” in brackets following the name of the substance, e.g. “titanium dioxide (nano)”.
http://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/cosmetics/legislation
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