Plastic packaging plays a key role in the cosmetics industry due to its lightweight design, functionality, and versatility. However, packaging is not only a marketing or technical consideration. With the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), packaging must also meet increasing sustainability and …
PAO stands for Period After Opening. It indicates the length of time a cosmetic product can be safely used after the consumer opens it for the first time. The PAO is represented by the familiar open jar symbol followed by a number and the letter …
If you work with EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, you’ve probably noticed that amendment regulations often contain two different deadlines: 📅 “From [date X], cosmetic products shall not be placed on the Union market.” 📅 “From [date Y], cosmetic products shall not be made …
INCI stands for International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients. It’s a standardized system to identify cosmetic ingredients with a single, consistent name. INCI ensures that an ingredient has one universal label, making it easier for regulators, brands, and consumers to understand what’s inside a product. INCI …
When the UK left the EU (Brexit), its cosmetics regulatory framework didn’t suddenly change overnight. In fact, the UK initially copied and retained EU cosmetics legislation, ensuring continuity for businesses and consumer safety. However, over time, subtle but important differences have started to emerge—and they …
When choosing cosmetic products, safety is a key concern. One important topic in cosmetic regulation is the use of CMR substances, a group of chemicals that may pose long-term health risks. CMR stands for: Carcinogenic (C) – substances that may cause cancer Mutagenic (M) – …
The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is rooted in the European Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR, 2024/1781). It will apply to cosmetics, among many other products. The DPP is a digital identity card for each product, designed to simplify access to 3 types of information: Legal conformity …
There are 2 types of undesirable events according to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products: “undesirable effects (UEs)” are defined as “adverse reactions to human health attributable to the normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use of a cosmetic product”; “serious undesirable effects (SUEs)” …
In the EU cosmetic products have several symbols. Some of them are mandatory by the EU Cosmetic Regulation No. 1223/2009, others are voluntary. The most common symbols are: Related to its stability. In this case, you can find the Period After Opening or Hourglass Symbol. …
