EU: Cosmetic Ingredients Under EU Scrutiny
02/10/2011
In the European Union, assuring the safety of cosmetic ingredients is based on a dual approach established in the regulatory frameworks, and in relation to the old Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC, no fundamental changes to these principles were introduced with the new Cosmetics Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009).
Accordingly, most ingredients can be freely used. The cosmetic product's manufacturer is responsible for the product’s safety and must address the ingredients individually within the product’s safety assessments.
Author: Greer Deal, Director of Global Regulatory Services (GRS)