Cosmetics legislation

Safely reach your goal with the launch of cosmetic products

Whether you are a manufacturer, importer or reseller of cosmetic products, you must comply with cosmetics legislation. The Cosmetics Regulation is in place to protect human health.
The regulation aims to simplify procedures and standardize terminology.
It can be difficult to understand when a product falls under cosmetics legislation, which is why Mediator is available to provide advice so that you do not get caught between two different laws if your product moves on the interfaces. When you sell cosmetic products, you must comply with cosmetics legislation, in accordance with the Cosmetics Regulation.

We take responsibility for ensuring that the product meets the cosmetics regulation 1223/2009 and helps you with correct marketing, so that you comply with applicable legislation in the area at all times.

There are several things you need to have in mind before launching a cosmetic product, and we will help you get a handle on all the details:

• Preparation of a safety assessment of your cosmetic product, ensuring that it does not contain unwanted substances and complies with the Cosmetics Regulation
• CPNP registration in the EU Cosmetics Data Sheets via the European Commission portal prior to launch
• Preparation of INCI ingredient list for launch in the EU, USA and Canada
• Draft documentation or label so that the labeling, claims and assertions comply with legislation.

What is a CPNP registration?

En CPNP Notification is carried out via the European Commission portal.
The CPNP notification is carried out in conformity with the current Cosmetics Regulation.
CPNP registration is a mandatory online registration of cosmetic products under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products.

What is an INCI list?

En INCI-list is a list of ingredients for a cosmetic product. INCI is the common naming system for cosmetic ingredients (International Nomenclature of Ccosmetic Iingredients).

When is a product a cosmetic?

According to the Cosmetics Regulation, cosmetics are considered to be:

Any substance or mixture intended to come into contact with parts of the surface of the human body (skin, scalp or other hair growth, nails, lips and external genitalia) or with the teeth and mucous membranes of the mouth, solely or mainly with a view to cleaning and perfuming them, changing their appearance, protecting them, keeping them in good condition or correcting body odour.

Cosmetics Regulation

Overall, the Cosmetics Regulation contains rules for all cosmetic products available on the market. The purpose is to ensure a well-functioning internal European market and, not least, to protect human health.

There are many interfaces where it is not necessarily clear whether the product falls under the Cosmetics Regulation. Much depends on the function. You need to be very careful about how you market your products, as cosmetic products can be dietary supplements, medical devices, a biocidal product or a medicinal product.
Mediator can help define the interfaces and place the products under the relevant legislation. We also help you review your website so you know you have the relevant legislation in place and don't get caught between two areas.

When a cosmetic product is to be placed on the market, we help assess whether the product complies with the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 and we prepare a safety assessment of the product.

To get a product on the market, it is important that you know the legislation.
You must have one safety assessment and your product must be CPNP notified – and you must have control over your label/tag. 

All cosmetic products sold in the EU must be CPNP notified.
We can CPNP-notify your cosmetic product and review labels/artwork to ensure that all statutory information and the INCI list are listed correctly.

At Mediator we have experienced advisors who have worked in the field for several years. You are welcome to contact Mediator – info@mediator.as – tel. 75540824. We are ready to help you with your questions.