EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) N.1223/2009 to Apply from July 2013

GENEVA - Aug. 20, 2013 - PRLog -- With the new Cosmetics Regulation, product safety has been reinforced, taking into consideration the latest technological developments, including the possible use of nanomaterials.

EU Cosmetic Regulation: New Requirements

The new regulation 1223/2009 introduces new requirements such as:

- A redefinition of roles and responsibilities (Responsible Person).
- The notification of all new products via the European Electronic Portal – Cosmetic Product Notification Portal (CPNP).
- A more detailed cosmetics Safety Assessment – Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) – and a new and more comprehensive set of documents called Product Information File (PIF).
- New rules about the use in cosmetic products of substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction (CMR) substances.

It also defines new requirements about Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), nanomaterials, packaging and claims.

For further information, you can download recent articles written by SGS experts:

- Cosmetic Packaging Migration: How to Interpret and Comply With EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009? (http://www.sgs.com/~/media/Global/Documents/Brochures/SGS...)
- The EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 (http://www.sgs.com/~/media/Global/Documents/Brochures/SGS...)

About SGS Global Cosmetics Services

SGS offers a wide range of services to help you meet the new requirements of the Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009, including PIF review, CPSR preparation, eNotification and cosmetics GMP audits (http://www.sgs.com/en/Consumer-Goods-Retail/Cosmetics-Per...).

- Testing (physical, microbiology, stability, chemicals, packaging, performance)
- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
- Ingredient and labeling review
- GMP Certification in accordance with ISO 22716
- Social responsibility audits and environmental sustainability audits
- Raw materials / product inspections
- Supply chain support and verification
- Sustainability services

Please contact an SGS expert for further information.

Contact details:

SGS Consumer Testing Services
Hubert Brundu
Global Technical Manager – Cosmetics,
Personal Care and Household
SGS CTS

t: +33 4 42 61 64 91
Email: cts.media@sgs.com
Website: http://www.sgs.com/en/Consumer-Goods-Retail/Cosmetics-Personal-Care-and-Household.aspx

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