Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, firstly released on November 30, 2009, is the main regulatory framework for finished cosmetic products when placed on the EU market. It replaces the Directive 76/768/EC, and took effect from July 11, 2013. There have been amendments published since the date when the regulation came into force, and the current consolidated version has been effective since December 1, 2023. Compared with the previous Cosmetics Directive, the regulation strengthens the safety of cosmetic products and streamlines the framework for all operators in the sector.
It consists of 10 chapters with 40 articles, as shown below:
Chapter I Scope, Definitions
Chapter II Safety, Responsibility, Free Movement
Chapter III Safety Assessment, Product Information File, Notification
Chapter IV Restrictions for Certain Substances
Chapter V Aminal Testing
Chapter VI Consumer Information
Chapter VII Market Surveillance
Chapter VIII Non-compliance, Safeguard Clause
Chapter XI Administrative Cooperation
Chapter X Implementing Measures, Final Provisions
Original regulatory document
