Notes on Cosmetics Labeling Standards in the EU
Written on June 19th, 2009 by praneshContinuing on the theme of Cosmetics Labeling Standards , the follow are my notes on European Union Standards .
Labeling
Containers and/or packaging must bear, in indelible, easily legible and visible characters:
The name or trade name and address or registered office of the manufacturer or of the person responsible for marketing the cosmetic product within the Community;
The nominal contents at the time of packaging, by weight or by volume;
For products with a minimum durability of less than 30 months: the date of minimum durability indicated by “Best used before the end of…”;
For products with a minimum durability of more than 30 months: the period of time after opening for which the product can be used without any harm to the consumer (this information is indicated by a special symbol representing an open cream jar);
Particular precautions for use;
The batch number or product reference to permit identification;
The product function.
This information must be in the national or official language or languages of the respective Member State. Moreover, the label must contain a list of ingredients, in descending order, preceded by the word “Ingredients”.
If the pack size is small, still the manufacturer or importer has to attach the details of the products, as it should appear in the label by tagging it to the product.
Ingredients / Composition
The Directive sets out a list of substances, which cannot be included in the composition of cosmetic products, and a list of substances, which cosmetic products may contain only under the restrictions and conditions, laid down
The Cosmetics Directive also contains lists of colourings, preservatives and UV filters permitted in cosmetic products.
Bans the test of products on animals and also bans certain ingredients that may cause problems to the people.
Animal testing
The Directive puts an end to animal testing by imposing bans on:
Testing finished cosmetic products and ingredients on animals (testing ban);
Marketing finished cosmetic products which have been tested on animals or which contain ingredients that have been tested on animals (marketing ban).
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