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Things To Know About European Union Cosmetics Regulation

By Beryl Dalton


There is a new rule affecting importation of cosmetics to Euro block of nations. Those involved in this kind of trade should be aware of this regulation as it will have an effect on their operations. The new rule requires manufacturers of beauty commodities to be more responsible for the safety of their goods. Unlike the past, these manufacturers and their distributors will be held responsible whenever questions regarding safety of their products are raised. Below are some facts about the European Union cosmetics regulation.

Before the regulation came into place, individual countries aware allowed to define what cosmetics are. It is now the responsibility of the EU to provide this definition for the sake of all the members. This definition is used to determine if the products are suitable for the European market or not. This requirement has made it possible to have cosmetic products of standard quality in all members of the Union.

All those involved in the manufacture, importation and distribution of these products are required to be responsible for their commodities. These persons should ensure their products adhere to relevant obligations. In the past, respective governments were required to ensure adherence to these rules. This responsibility can be extended to a third party as long as such individual or company accepts it.

Evidence regarding the safety of products must be made available in a verifiable form. The authorities may require inspecting it to ensure adherence to the requirements. The details of the assessments carried out must be made available whenever inspections are required. These details are mainly kept by the manufacturer or appointed distributor.

When buying any product, it is important to have all the details about it. The responsible party is now required to maintain a record of all the relevant details. This information should include safety assessment and other necessary details. Further to this, it is required of the manufacturer to maintain the details in a form that will allow easy access.

Imported beauty products should be clearly labeled indicating the country of source. It should also have clearly indicate the minimum durability period. When the products are clearly labeled, it is possible to move them across borders. There will be no need of having to interpret them into various languages first.

Importers of cosmetics to the European Union market should strictly adhere to this new regulation. Any importation that does not follow it is seen as illegal. Such an action can attract heavy sanctions since the members countries are allowed to take any action they deem necessary against such traders. It is important to adhere to the rules to avoid any problems.

When the EU passes regulations, they are supposed to be implemented immediately. Regulations are not the same as directives. Therefore, importers of cosmetic products to the Europe market should be aware of implications of this requirement. It has already been implemented and will have an effect on any kind of importation of cosmetic products.




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