Cosmetic Product Safety Report
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Your EU Responsible Person for cosmetics under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009
Most compliance problems with imported cosmetics are visible on the pack. Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 lists what the container and packaging must show, in indelible, easily legible and visible lettering.
| Item | What is required |
|---|---|
| Responsible Person | Name or registered name and address of the Responsible Person. Abbreviations are allowed if the person can be identified. |
| Country of origin | For imported cosmetic products, the country of origin must be specified. |
| Nominal content | By weight or volume at the time of packaging, with limited exceptions such as very small packs and free samples. |
| Durability | A "best used before the end of" date where minimum durability is 30 months or less; otherwise the period after opening (PAO, the open-jar symbol) where relevant. |
| Precautions | Particular precautions for use, including those required by Annexes III to VI for restricted substances. |
| Batch | Batch number or reference identifying the product. |
| Function | The function of the product, unless it is clear from its presentation. |
| Ingredients | Preceded by the word "Ingredients", using common ingredient names (INCI), in descending order of weight at the time they were added. |
Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 extended the list of fragrance allergens that must be labelled individually. Products placed on the market after 31 July 2026 must follow the new list, and products placed on the market by that date may be made available until 31 July 2028. New packaging should therefore be designed for the extended list.
Each Member State sets which language(s) the information on nominal content, durability, precautions and function must appear in (Article 19(5)). The ingredient list uses INCI names and does not need translating. Selling in several countries usually means a multilingual label or a local sticker - plan for this before printing.
Where it is impossible for practical reasons to print precautions or the ingredient list on the pack, the information can go on an enclosed leaflet, label, tape or card, with an abbreviated reference or the "hand in book" symbol on the pack.
The EU Responsible Person's name and address, because that is where authorities contact the product's Responsible Person and where the PIF is kept.
No. The ingredient list uses the common ingredient names (INCI). Other mandatory information such as precautions and function must be in the language(s) required by the Member State where the product is sold.
The open-jar symbol with a number of months, showing how long the product can be used after opening. It is used when minimum durability exceeds 30 months.
Yes, when an allergen listed in Annex III exceeds 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products. Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 extended that list, with transition dates of 31 July 2026 and 31 July 2028.
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Note: This guide provides general information about Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, not legal advice. Specific obligations depend on your product and supply chain. Last reviewed 30 September 2026.
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