This presentation shows which products are considered to be cosmetic products in the EU and which conditions they need to fulfill to be considered cosmetics.

1. EU REGULATION 1223/2009
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2. LEGISLATION
• EU cosmetic regulation 1223/2009 (replacing
directive 76/768/EC)
• Applicable: July 2013 onwards
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3. COSMETIC PRODUCT DEFINITION
“‘cosmetic product’ means any substance or
mixture intended to be placed in contact with
the external parts of the human body
(epidermis, hair system, nails, lips and external
genital organs) or with the teeth and the
mucous membranes of the oral cavity with a
view exclusively or mainly to cleaning them,
perfuming them, changing their appearance,
protecting them, keeping them in good
condition or correcting body odours;”
(Regulation 1223/2009, Article 2.1a)
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4. COSMETIC PRODUCTS
This definition applies to all cosmetic products,
be they
• Sold in shops
• Through vending machines
• By mail order
• Via the internet
• Applied by professionals
• Made available in hotels, spas etc.
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5. COSMETIC PRODUCTS CATEGORIES
Cosmetic products may include (regulation 1223/2009)
• Creams
• Emulsions
• Lotions
• Gels and oils for the skin
• Face masks
• Tinted bases (liquids, pastes, powders)
• Make-up powders
• After-bath powders
• Hygienic powders
• Toilet soaps
• Deodorant soaps
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6. COSMETIC PRODUCTS CATEGORIES
• Perfumes
• Bath and shower preparations (salts, foams, oils, gels)
• Toilet waters and eau de Cologne
• Depilatories
• Deodorants and anti-perspirants
• Hair colorants
• Hair-setting products
• Products for waving, straightening and fixing hair
• Hair-cleansing products (lotions, powders, shampoos)
• Hair-conditioning products (lotions, creams, oils)
• Hairdressing products (lotions, lacquers, brilliantines)
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7. COSMETIC PRODUCTS CATEGORIES
• Shaving products (creams, foams, lotions)
• Make-up and products removing make-up
• Products intended for application to the lips
• Products for care of the teeth and the mouth
• Products for nail care and make-up
• Products for external intimate hygiene
• Sunbathing products
• Products for tanning without sun
• Skin-whitening products
• Anti-wrinkle products
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8. COSMETIC PRODUCTS CATEGORIES – CPNP
Level 1 Level 2
Skin care products
Skin cleansing products
Body and hair removal products
Bleach for body removal products
Correction of body odour and/or perspiration
Skin products
Shaving and pre- /after-shaving products
Make-up products
Perfumes
Sun and self-tanning products
Other skin products
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9. COSMETIC PRODUCTS CATEGORIES – CPNP
Level 1 Level 2
Hair and scalp care and cleansing products
Hair and scalp Hair colouring products
products Hair styling products
Other hair and scalp products
Nail varnish and remover products
Nail and cuticle Nail care / nail hardener products
products Nail glue remover products
Other nail and cuticle products
Tooth care products
Oral hygiene Mouth wash / breath spray
products Tooth whiteners
Other oral hygiene products
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10. COSMETIC PRODUCTS
• Presentation of a cosmetic product (in particular its
form, odour, colour, appearance, packaging, labelling,
volume or size) should not endanger health and safety of
consumers due to confusion with foodstuffs
• Products containing substances or preparations intended
to be ingested, inhaled, injected or implanted into the
human body do not fall under the definition of cosmetics
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11. COSMETIC PRODUCTS
• Cosmetic products should conform with the
requirements regarding prohibited
ingredients, restricted substances, colorants,
preservatives and UV filters (these can be
found in the regulation Annexes II-VI)
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12. COSMETIC PRODUCT CLAIMS
Product claims are very important when it
comes to product classification
• Should be in line with the definition of the
cosmetic product
• Cosmetic products should therefore not claim,
for example, that they treat any kinds of
diseases
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13. BORDERLINE PRODUCTS
• Products where it might be difficult to classify
them into one or the other product category
 Cosmetic/pharmaceutical product borderline
 Cosmetic/biocide borderline
 Cosmetic/medical device borderline
 Etc.
• Case-by-case
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14. ALWAYS REMEMBER
The assessment of whether a product is a
cosmetic product has to be made on the
basis of a case-by-case assessment, taking into
account all characteristics of the product!
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