Ensuring cosmetic compliance in Denmark is an essential step for any brand or manufacturer planning to sell cosmetic products on the Danish market. Denmark follows the main EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, but there are some national rules that businesses need to know and follow, especially when it comes to language, labeling, and market...
For brands that want to move into Central Europe, it is important to know how cosmetic compliance works in the Czech Republic. EU Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 establishes uniform rules for cosmetics across all EU countries. However, each country has its own rules for monitoring and language-specific details. The State Institute for Drug Control (SÚKL)...
Achieving cosmetic compliance Bulgaria is essential for every cosmetic manufacturer or brand planning to enter the European market through this region. As a member of the European Union, Bulgaria follows EU cosmetics regulation Bulgaria under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, but implementation and monitoring are managed locally by the Bulgarian Drug Agency (BDA). This body makes...
Under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Belgium, a significant EU member, complies with EU cosmetics regulation Belgium. Although this regulation is applied consistently throughout the EU, each member state designates a competent authority to oversee, enforce, and communicate with the European Commission. The Federal Public Service (FPS) Health, Food Chain Safety, and Environment, in particular the...
Anti-wrinkle products are among the most well-liked items in the skincare industry, ranging from sophisticated age-defying serums to daily moisturizers. Their formulation, intended use, and marketing strategy all influence how these products are regulated in the European Union, despite their claims of smoother, firmer, and younger-looking skin. Cosmetic classification is not always clear-cut in the...
The European cosmetics industry often faces blurred boundaries when it comes to anti-itch creams and lotions. These products are designed to soothe, calm, and restore comfort to irritated skin, yet their claims can easily cross from aesthetic benefit into therapeutic territory. Determining whether they fall under cosmetic or medicinal regulation is not just a labeling...
Hair care is one of the most dynamic parts of the cosmetics market. New products come out all the time that promise thicker, stronger, or healthier hair. But how do we distinguish between a hair growth product that is merely cosmetic and one that is intended to address hair loss? This question is not just...
In the EU regulatory framework, lip plumping products present one of the most discussed borderline cases in cosmetics. These products promise fuller, smoother lips and often claim to enhance lip volume or hydration; however, the mechanism behind these effects can vary significantly. Some rely on mild irritation or swelling to achieve visible results, while others...
Not every product in the EU cosmetics market can be easily labeled as a cosmetic or a medicine. Some products, especially those that say they can “Reduce Dark Circles” or make bruises under the eyes look better, are in what regulators call a “borderline” category. These are products that may have medicinal or therapeutic uses...
Aromatherapy products, ranging from diffusers and inhalers to mood-enhancing oils, have become staples of modern wellness culture. Consumers perceive them as natural, safe, and therapeutic. But when these products enter the EU market, brands must ask: are aromatherapy products regulated as cosmetics, or do they fall under a different legal framework? The short answer...
