Cosmetic products - safety, composition and labelling
(for all nations)
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Cosmetics are subject to legal definition - this may (depending on use) include aromatherapy products, but excludes products used solely as medicines. The main provisions make it an offence to supply a cosmetic product that may cause damage to human health.
There are also restrictions on animal testing of products, specific substances are restricted or prohibited, and there are requirements for certain labelling and information to be held. The labelling requirements include the name and address of the manufacturer/importer, the ingredients, durability marking, function and precautions.
In the guide
The legislation
What is a cosmetic product?
What about aromatherapy products?
Main provisions
Rules on animal testing
Composition
Marking/labelling
