In the US, children's cosmetics must comply with FDA labeling rules; products making SPF or diaper-rash claims become OTC drugs and require a Drug Facts panel. In the EU, products for children under three face additional restricted-substance rules under Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 and must have a safety assessment before sale. Organic or natural certifications like COSMOS or USDA Organic are marketing additions, not legal requirements, but increasingly expected by parents.
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