Checks - Import export

All cosmetic products must display the following mandatory information on both the container (inner label) and packaging (outer label): - Name and address of the Responsible Person - Nominal content - Date of minimum duration or PAO - Country of origin (if the product is imported into the community) - Product function (unless it’s clear from its presentation) However, there are exceptions for the following three items, which we will discuss in detail later in this article. - Warnings - Batch number - INCI list Please keep in mind that the items mentioned above are specified in EU Regulation 1223/2009, which outlines the requirements for cosmetics. However, it’s important to understand that various laws govern product labelling, such as the Packaging & Waste regulations, which can vary from country to country. We encourage you to explore our article on Labelling and Packaging Regulations for more information, including details about recycling symbols.

The very first step of every cosmetics registration in Europe starts with the full assessment of the formula of the product to confirm it meets the EU requirements. During this step, our Safety Assessors will: - Check all documents related to the ingredient (MSDS/COA/Non-animal testing/IFRA, etc.). - Verify that the ingredients do not have restrictions established by European regulations and that the limits of use (if there are any) are in compliance. - Check that the ingredients used are suitable for cosmetics (cosmetic grade ingredients). - Check the toxicological profile of each ingredient. - Verify if the ingredient contains any impurity. - Check the SCCS opinions, industry guidelines and other regulations (REACH, CLP). - Calculate the MoS (Margin of Safety) for each ingredient and/or search for supporting documents (reliable literature) that declare each ingredient safe at the added dose in the finished product.