The rules for placing a cosmetic product on the market are governed by the Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009. This regulation ensures that all cosmetic products placed on the market in the EU meet certain safety requirements.
The main requirements for cosmetic products are that they must not be harmful to human health and that they must be properly labelled.
In addition, all cosmetics must be manufactured in accordance with good manufacturing practice and must be subject to an appropriate safety assessment before they can be placed on the market.
If you are planning to place a cosmetic product on the market, you should first familiarise yourself with the Cosmetic Products Regulation and the specific requirements that apply to your product.
The FDA's Role in Regulating Cosmetics
The FDA's role in regulating cosmetics is to ensure that these products are safe and effective for their intended use. In order to place a cosmetic product on the market, manufacturers must submit a new product notification to the FDA. This notification must include information on the product's ingredients, manufacturing processes, and labeling. The FDA will then review this information to determine whether the product is safe and effective. If the FDA finds that a cosmetic product is not safe, it can take action to remove the product from the market. More on clearorg.eu.
The Cosmetic Industry's Self-Regulatory System
is a set of guidelines and best practices that companies in the cosmetics industry should follow in order to ensure the safety and quality of their products. These guidelines are developed and overseen by the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association (CTFA), the trade association for the cosmetics industry.
The CTFA has a Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) panel that reviews the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics and personal care products. The CIR panel is made up of scientific and medical experts who evaluate the safety of ingredients based on available scientific data. If an ingredient is found to be safe, the CIR panel will issue a statement to that effect.
The CTFA also has a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) program that sets forth guidelines for the manufacturing, packaging, and labeling of cosmetics. Companies that follow these GMP guidelines are said to be in "compliance" with the CTFA's self-regulatory system.
The CTFA's self-regulatory system is voluntary, but many companies choose to participate in order to demonstrate their commitment to safety and quality. Participation in the CTFA's self-regulatory system is not a substitute for compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and companies that do not comply with the CTFA's guidelines are subject to enforcement action by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
(the Act) requires that cosmetic products and ingredients be safe for consumers when used as intended. The Act does not require cosmetic products and ingredients to be approved by FDA before they go on the market, except for color additives. All cosmetics on the market must comply with the Act.
FDA’s Office of Cosmetics and Colors is responsible for enforcing the Act with respect to cosmetics. Under the Act, FDA can take action against cosmetics on the market that violate the law. FDA also can take action against companies that violate manufacturing, labeling, or packaging requirements.
The Act defines cosmetics as "articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body...for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance" (21 U.S.C. 321(i)). This includes skin creams, lotions, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail polishes, eye and facial makeup preparations, shampoos, hair dyes, and deodorants, as well as any substance intended for use as a component of a cosmetic product.
The Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
In the United States, the Federal Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA) requires that certain information appear on the labels of most packaged consumer products, including cosmetics. This law, which is administered by the Federal Trade Commission, applies to all cosmetic products except those that are intended for use only by professionals, such as hair dyes and hair straighteners.
The FPLA requires that the labels on all packaged consumer products, including cosmetics, include the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; and the net quantity of contents. In addition, the labels on all cosmetics must list all ingredients in descending order of predominance. The ingredients must be listed by their common or usual names, and any ingredients that may be harmful to consumers must be listed with a warning statement.
The FPLA also requires that all packaged consumer products, including cosmetics, be labeled in a manner that is not false or misleading. For example, a label that claims a product is "hypoallergenic" must not be misleading, and a label that claims a product will "prevent sunburn" must not be false.
The Fair Packaging and Labeling Act has helped to ensure that consumers have the information they need to make informed choices about the products they purchase. By requiring that all ingredients be listed on cosmetic labels, for example, consumers can make informed decisions about which products are right for them. And by prohibiting false and misleading labeling, the Act helps to protect consumers from being misled about the products they buy.