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Cosmetics
The objective of EU cosmetics legislation is to protect consumers from potential harm while allowing them to enjoy a wide range of cosmetic and personal care products. By imposing safety requirements and promoting responsible manufacturing practices, the legislation aims to ensure that cosmetic products available on the market are safe for use.
Consumers of cosmetic and personal care products are safeguarded by safety requirements outlined in cosmetics legislation.
Manufacturers have the responsibility to ensure the safety of their products before they are made available to the market, using scientific evidence and the latest research data. Certain cosmetic products that are scientifically complex or pose a higher potential risk to consumer health receive special attention from regulators.
The cosmetics legislation establishes a framework for assessing and controlling the safety of cosmetic products. It includes guidelines for ingredient safety, product labeling, and good manufacturing practices. Manufacturers must conduct safety assessments, including evaluating potential risks and ensuring product quality.
Regulators closely monitor the safety and compliance of cosmetic products, conducting inspections and market surveillance activities. They collaborate with industry stakeholders, scientific experts, and consumer organizations to stay informed about emerging risks and scientific developments.
Manufacturers have the responsibility to ensure the safety of their products before they are made available to the market, using scientific evidence and the latest research data. Certain cosmetic products that are scientifically complex or pose a higher potential risk to consumer health receive special attention from regulators.
The cosmetics legislation establishes a framework for assessing and controlling the safety of cosmetic products. It includes guidelines for ingredient safety, product labeling, and good manufacturing practices. Manufacturers must conduct safety assessments, including evaluating potential risks and ensuring product quality.
Regulators closely monitor the safety and compliance of cosmetic products, conducting inspections and market surveillance activities. They collaborate with industry stakeholders, scientific experts, and consumer organizations to stay informed about emerging risks and scientific developments.
The current EU legislation
Cosmetic legislation encompasses various types of products and addresses specific concerns related to their safety and efficacy. Here are some examples:
1. Hair dye products: The European Commission has implemented a safety assessment strategy for hair dye substances due to safety concerns associated with their use.
2. Sunscreen products: The efficacy and claims of sunscreen products are important for public health. All UV filters used in cosmetic products must undergo assessment by the scientific committee for consumer safety and receive authorization from the Commission.
3. Nanomaterials in cosmetics: The use of insoluble nanoparticles in cosmetic products is referred to as nanotechnology. EU legislation provides stringent protection for human health when nanomaterials are used in cosmetics.
4. Toxic, Carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduction substances (CMR substances): The use of CMR substances in cosmetic products is generally prohibited, except in exceptional cases where strict conditions and restrictions apply.
5. Borderline products: These are products that are challenging to classify into a specific product category, either within a country or across different countries, leading to differences in regulatory frameworks.
6. Preservatives: Preservatives play a crucial role in preventing microbial growth and extending the shelf-life of cosmetic products. They undergo thorough evaluation, including safety assessments and quality testing, to ensure their safety and efficacy.
7. Endocrine disruptors (ED) are chemicals that may interfere with the hormonal system and, as a result of that, produce harmful effects in both humans and wildlife. A wide range of chemicals, both natural and man-made, may cause endocrine disruption.
1. Hair dye products: The European Commission has implemented a safety assessment strategy for hair dye substances due to safety concerns associated with their use.
2. Sunscreen products: The efficacy and claims of sunscreen products are important for public health. All UV filters used in cosmetic products must undergo assessment by the scientific committee for consumer safety and receive authorization from the Commission.
3. Nanomaterials in cosmetics: The use of insoluble nanoparticles in cosmetic products is referred to as nanotechnology. EU legislation provides stringent protection for human health when nanomaterials are used in cosmetics.
4. Toxic, Carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduction substances (CMR substances): The use of CMR substances in cosmetic products is generally prohibited, except in exceptional cases where strict conditions and restrictions apply.
5. Borderline products: These are products that are challenging to classify into a specific product category, either within a country or across different countries, leading to differences in regulatory frameworks.
6. Preservatives: Preservatives play a crucial role in preventing microbial growth and extending the shelf-life of cosmetic products. They undergo thorough evaluation, including safety assessments and quality testing, to ensure their safety and efficacy.
7. Endocrine disruptors (ED) are chemicals that may interfere with the hormonal system and, as a result of that, produce harmful effects in both humans and wildlife. A wide range of chemicals, both natural and man-made, may cause endocrine disruption.
