Request a DemoRegulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on Cosmetic Products, originally adopted under EU law and retained in the UK with modifications following the Brexit transition, serves as the primary regulatory framework governing finished cosmetic products placed on the UK market. The UK has introduced several amendments to this regulation since Brexit, and the current consolidated version has been effective since January 21, 2026.
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 Animal Testing
Chapter VI Consumer Information
Chapter VII Market Surveillance
Chapter VIII Non-compliance, Safeguard Clause
Chapter XI Administrative Cooperation
Chapter X Powers and Further Duties of the Secretary of State
Original regulatory document
