Packaging can be described as a vital system for transporting, distributing, storing, and eventually, ensuring the use of the product by the end consumer. Essentially, it serves as a means of ensuring the safe delivery of a product that must adhere to certain quality standards. The functions of packaging can be condensed into the following …
What are the requirements for cosmetics to be compliant in Europe and the UK? The EC Regulation 1223/2009, along with subsequent amendments, (click here to access the consolidated version of the EC Regulation 1223/2009) sets forth the requirements that cosmetic products must meet in order to ensure consumer health protection and provide adequate information. This …
From the EU to China: Understanding the Additional Steps for Cosmetics Regulatory Compliance Expanding your business to new markets can be a great way to grow your brand and increase revenue. However, selling products in different regions often requires additional steps to ensure regulatory compliance. If you’re already selling cosmetics that comply with EU regulations …
Packaging EPR and its implications on cosmetics sellers in Europe Europe with its 450+ million e-commerce consumers and high purchasing power is an attractive market for selling cosmetics. However, with its strict regulations, it is also a challenging one. Amongst the most complex legislations in the EU is the packaging waste EPR and its implications …
To align with upcoming EU measures focusing on the circular economy and product sustainability, France has recently introduced new environmental labelling regulations. These French labelling and packaging requirements specifically target consumer goods that contribute to waste generation, aiming to encourage companies to provide accurate information to consumers. Starting from 1st January 2023, these rules will …
Congratulations on expanding your brand in China! It’s a wise choice considering China’s impressive year-on-year growth rate, which is the highest among the top five global markets, as reported by Statista. Since your products have successfully gone through the registration process in China, you are familiar with the various technical documents and tests required for …
Understanding the product labelling of cosmetics in Europe is crucial for any manufacturer or distributor selling cosmetic products on the European market. These EU cosmetics labelling requirements are outlined in Regulation 1223/2009 and aim to ensure consumer safety and transparency as it provides specific rules governing the production and marketing of cosmetic products. Article 19 …
ENVIRONMENTAL LABELLING IN ITALY: WHAT IS AT STAKE? For a long time, there has been a growing demand for transparency in environmental sustainability regarding packaging and packaging waste. As early as 1997, the European legislator had anticipated the need for an environmental labelling system applicable to packaging. Although most companies adopted this voluntary system, it …
WHAT IS A NATURAL, ORGANIC COSMETICS THAT RESPECTS THE ENVIRONMENT? Legally, there is no definition of what constitutes a “natural cosmetic.” There are no guidelines specifying which substances a product should or should not contain and at what concentration. Additionally, there is no standard method for validating “green” cosmetics. As a result, we have seen …
EUROPEAN REGULATIONS ON ANIMAL TESTING IN COSMETICS The issue of animal testing in the cosmetics industry has garnered significant attention from the media and is now recognized as a serious concern worldwide. The current regulations on cosmetic products include an entire chapter (Chapter V), and Article 18 outlines all aspects of animal testing related to …
