Ordinance on Cosmetic Products

Local Title

Verordnung über kosmetische Mittel (Kosmetik-Verordnung)

Country/Region

Germany

Competent Authority

Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL)

Type

Regulation

Status

In force

Release Date

2014-07-16

Implementation Date

2014-07-24

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Summary

This Ordinance supplements the EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (the Cosmetics Regulation) in Germany by establishing national provisions for its implementation and enforcement. It sets out specific requirements concerning notification obligations for responsible persons, language requirements for labeling, and non-pre-packaged cosmetic products. It also specifies criminal and administrative offences and penalties for violations of this ordinance and the EU Cosmetics Regulation.