Cosmetic

Cosmetics Regulations

All cosmetics sold on the European Union (EU) and Great Britain (GB) marketplaces are regulated under regulation EC 1223/2009 and Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013

(as amended). As part of the regulation manufacturers of cosmetic products must meet the requirements set out within these regulations. These requirements include:

• A Product Information File (PIF)
• A cosmetic product safety report
• Follow Good Manufacturing Process (GMP)
• Microbial Challenge Testing
• Product Stability Testing
• Assurance that no banned ingredients are used in the product
• Assurance that restricted ingredients are not in the product at levels higher than stated within the regulation
• Correct Labelling including any claims made about the cosmetic
• A Responsible Person
• Registration on the Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP) for the EU & Northern Ireland
• Registration on the Cosmetic Product Notification Service (CPNS) for GB.

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