It takes more than just a good formula and pretty packaging to sell a cosmetic product in Europe. To protect consumers and make sure that everything is clear, every product must meet strict safety, regulatory, and documentation standards. This is especially important when you want to get into smaller, but very regulated, markets like Luxembourg....
To get into the Lithuanian cosmetics market, you need more than just a good product idea or nice branding. Lithuania, like all other EU member states, has strict rules about cosmetics that are meant to keep consumers safe and make sure that products are clear. Companies that sell cosmetics in Lithuania must follow all EU...
Brands that want to grow in the European Union may want to think about entering the Latvian cosmetics market. Latvia follows the EU rules for cosmetics, but like all Member States, it has its own national authority that does market surveillance, inspections, and enforcement. Brands, manufacturers, and Responsible Persons need to know how cosmetic compliance...
A good formula and a good brand story are not enough to get a cosmetic product onto the market in Cyprus. Cyprus follows the same general EU rules as other Member States, but its national authority, the Pharmaceutical Services under the Ministry of Health, wants businesses to show strong documentation, clear labeling, and a strong...
The cosmetics industry in Italy is known for its skilled workers, high-quality products, and strong presence in the European market. But doing business in or entering Italy also means following strict rules. The national implementation of EU cosmetics law is overseen by the Ministry of Health, specifically the General Directorate for Hygiene and Safety of...
Croatia is quickly becoming one of Central Europe’s most promising cosmetics markets. People in the area are very interested in global beauty trends, and dermatology-backed brands are especially popular in pharmacies and online stores. But the Croatian market is also careful; both distributors and government agencies want to see clear proof that each cosmetic has...
For a cosmetics brand, entering the French market can be one of the best strategic moves. France is not only one of the biggest cosmetics markets in the world, but its consumers are also very well-informed and value safety, transparency, and consistency in regulations. This makes it necessary for brands to show that their products...
There are great opportunities in the Spanish cosmetics market, but brands need to make sure that their products meet all local expectations before they can be sold to consumers. Spain follows the EU Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, but it also has its own rules about how cosmetics must be documented, notified, labeled, and monitored once they...
For any beauty brand, launching cosmetic products in Greece can be an exciting step. Still, it requires a clear understanding of the country’s rules and expectations set by both the European Union and Greece’s national authority. Greece follows the EU Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 for cosmetics. Still, brands must also follow the rules set by the...
The US Food and Drug Administration has pulled back its plan that would have required asbestos testing for talc-containing cosmetics. The move follows an order from the Trump Administration tied to its “Making America Healthy Again” strategy. The original idea would have pushed manufacturers to test talc for asbestos contamination before putting it in products,...
