Ekotoxikologicke Centrum Bratislava s.r.o. services

Ekotox Centers are providing customers support for the cosmetic products registration in EU - Cosmetic Products Safety Assessment, PIF support, CPNP registration and more . The Cosmetics Regulation provides a robust, internationally recognised regime, which reinforces product safety taking into consideration the latest technological developments, including the possible use of nanomaterials. Previous ban and the strict regime aiming at phasing out animal testing were not modified.

In the European Union, cosmetics are regulated by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship, and SMEs. The regulation requires that all cosmetic products sold within the European Union must comply with the European Union Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. The regulation applies to all cosmetics, including hair dyes, perfumes, skin creams, and makeup products. Cosmetic products in the European Union must be certified before they can be marketed and sold. The certification process is designed to ensure that the products are safe for human use, and that they meet the required quality standards. The certification process includes the evaluation of the product’s ingredients, labeling, and packaging.

The cosmetic product safety report shall, as a minimum, contain the following:

Before placing a cosmetic product on the market, the responsible person must submit the following information electronically to the Commission: The category of the cosmetic product and its name or names enabling its specific identification; the name of the responsible person and the address where the product information folder is easily accessible.

The Cosmetic Product Information File (PIF) is a mandatory document required for all cosmetic products placed on the EU market.