Cosmetic regulation
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO LAUNCH A COSMETIC PRODUCT IN THE EU?
🚀 Launching a cosmetic product: days or months? The answer depends on how prepared you are! One of the most common questions…
I HAVE A COSMETIC PRODUCT — WHAT NOW?
Having a cosmetic product ready for sale does not mean it is ready for the EU market. Before placing a cosmetic product…
ISO STANDARDS IN COSMETICS: Which Ones Matter?
ISO stands for the International Organization for Standardization. It is an independent international organization that develops voluntary standards to ensure consistency, quality,…
Notification is NOT Certification
One of the most common misconceptions in the cosmetics industry is that a successful CPNP notification means a cosmetic product has been…
CPNP Notification
The Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP) is an online system managed by the European Commission under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. It allows…
DEADLINES IN COSMETICS
If you work with EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, you’ve probably noticed that amendment regulations often contain two different deadlines: 📅…
UK vs. EU COSMETIC REGULATION
When the UK left the EU (Brexit), its cosmetics regulatory framework didn’t suddenly change overnight. In fact, the UK initially copied and…
CMR SUBSTANCES
When choosing cosmetic products, safety is a key concern. One important topic in cosmetic regulation is the use of CMR substances, a…
UNDERSTANDING UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS, COSMETOVIGILANCE & RAPEX
There are 2 types of undesirable events according to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products: Once SUE happens SUE form (also…
PIF
PIF stands for a Product Information File. A dossier must be prepared for every cosmetic product in the EU. 2. How long…