
EU Cosmetics Regulation: A Guide to the Annexes
Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 governs cosmetic products in the European Union and sets out the rules for their production, distribution, evaluation, and the monitoring of
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Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 governs cosmetic products in the European Union and sets out the rules for their production, distribution, evaluation, and the monitoring of

What is the INCI? The International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient (INCI) names are systematically recognised worldwide for identifying cosmetic ingredients. They are developed by the International

Cosmetic products are regulated by Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009. It establishes that cosmetics made available on the market must be safe for human health when

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What Should You Know About the Cosmetic Product Notification Portal (CPNP)? The Cosmetic Product Notification Portal (CPNP) is a mandatory EU system where cosmetic products

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