All cosmetic products placed on the European Union (EU) market must comply with the EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, a legislation which has been in force since July 2013.
The objective of this regulation is to protect consumers from potential health hazards and to help them make informed decisions when purchasing cosmetic products.
Complying with the requirements of this regulation is critical for all individuals and corporations who want to sell their cosmetic products in the EU. Discussed here are some important regulatory-related questions that cosmetic companies should ask themselves before placing their products on the EU market:
Is my product a cosmetic?
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