Cosmetics

Cosmetic Regulatory Requirements in Finland complies with the EU regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009) without additional national requirements. Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) In Finland, the regulatory authority responsible for overseeing cosmetic products is the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes). Tukes ensures that cosmetic products placed on the Finnish market comply with the EU regulations and meet safety standards. Language Requirements According to Finnish regula...

The term “animal testing” refers to procedures carried out on living animals for research into basic biology and diseases, evaluating the efficacy of new pharmaceuticals, and testing the safety of consumer and industry products such as cosmetics, household cleaners, food additives, pharmaceuticals, and industrial/agrochemicals for human health and/or the environment. Since 1937, people have used animals to test cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. To determine a product’s safety, manufacturers w...

Cosmetic Regulatory Requirements in Luxembourg complies with the EU regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009) without additional national requirements specific to cosmetics. The regulation sets out stringent requirements to ensure the safety of cosmetic products before they are placed on the market. Ministry of Health (Ministère de la Santé) The regulatory authority overseeing cosmetic products in Luxembourg is the Ministry of Health (Ministère de la Santé). They are responsible for enforcin...

In Sweden, cosmetic products are regulated primarily under the framework of the European Union (EU) legislation, specifically Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. This regulation ensures the safety and compliance of cosmetic products across the EU member states, including Sweden. Medical Products Agency (MPA) In Sweden, the Medical Products Agency (MPA) or Läkemedelsverket is responsible for overseeing the regulation of cosmetic products. The MPA ensures that cosmetic products pla...

In the United Kingdom (UK), cosmetic products are regulated under the UK Cosmetics Regulation 2019, which governs the safety and marketing of cosmetic products. This regulation largely mirrors the European Union’s Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and came into effect following Brexit to ensure continuity in standards and consumer safety. Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) The regulatory authority overseeing cosmetic products in the UK is the Office for Product Safety and Standards...