Cosmetics Legislation

Safety Assessor

Since the entry into force of Ec Regulation 1223/2009, the role of the safety assessor has been introduced in european cosmetic legislation. The safety assessor is in possession of a diploma or other evidence of formal qualifications awarded on completion of a university course of theoretical and practical study in pharmacy, toxicology, medicine or similar…

Cosmetics Legislation

Claims

Following the entry into force of the Regulation EC 1223/2009 on cosmetic products also applies the Regulation (EU) No 655/2013 of 10 July 2013 laying down common criteria for the justification of claims used in relation to cosmetic products. Before then, there were no provisions regulating this matter and often the consumer was being misled.  WHAT REGULATION…

Cosmetics Legislation

Responsible Person

The role of Responsible Person has been created with the entry into force of the New Regulation EC 1223/2009. Responsible Person is a legal or natural person based within the Community who is responsible for the placing on the EU market of a cosmetic product. The responsible person shall ensure compliance with the relevant obligations set…

Cosmetics Legislation

GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

Another novelty introduced by the regulation EC 1223/2009 on cosmetic products are GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices). As for drugs and medical devices, also for cosmetic products a set of rules to ensure product quality and consumer health  must be respected. Article 8 Reg (EC) 1223/2009 The manufacture of cosmetic products shall comply with good manufacturing practice. Compliance with good…

Cosmetics Legislation

P.I.F. (Product Information File)

Articles 10 and 11 of the new regulation EC 1223/2009 on cosmetic products introduced new words such as Product Information File (P.I.F.) and Safety Assessment (SA). What is the Product Information File (PIF) and what information must contain When a cosmetic product is placed on the market, the Responsible Person shall keep a product information…

Cosmetics Legislation

Regulation EC 1223/2009

Since 11th July 2013, the new regulation EC 1223/2009 which regulates cosmetic products, enters into force to all countries in the European Union. This regulation regulates the rules that a cosmetic product must meet in order to be sold in Europe. The purpose of the regulation EC 1223/2009 is to raise the health safety standard for consumers,…