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EU 1223/2009

EU Cosmetics Regulation

1223/2009 - The Central Framework

The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 is the most important law for all cosmetic products in Europe. We ensure your perfumes meet all requirements.

What Does It Regulate?

Responsible Person

Every product needs an EU responsible person

Safety Assessment

CPSR is mandatory for every product

Labeling

Precise requirements for labels

Banned Substances

Lists of prohibited ingredients

Mandatory Label Information

Name and address of responsible person
Nominal content by weight or volume
Best before date or PAO symbol
Special precautions for use
Batch number for traceability
Function (if not obvious)
Complete INCI ingredient list
Country of origin for imports

The Important Annexes

Annex II

Over 1,300 banned substances

Annex III

Substances with max concentrations

Annex IV

Permitted colorants

Annex V

Permitted preservatives

Annex VI

Permitted UV filters

Penalties for Violations

Violations can lead to severe penalties:

Fines up to several hundred thousand euros
Immediate product recalls
EU-wide sales bans
Criminal charges for health risks

Compliance with NEROPI

We ensure your perfumes meet all requirements:

  • Complete conformity check
  • Correct labeling
  • CPSR and CPNP handling
  • Ingredient verification

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Let us check if your products meet all EU requirements.

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