The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 governs all cosmetic products. Key requirements include: banned ingredients list (over 700 substances), restricted ingredients with maximum usage limits, mandatory safety assessments, ingredient declaration on labels, and registration with the CPNP database. Reformulation often involves replacing banned actives with EU-compliant alternatives. AJ Cosmo Labs connects you with chemists experienced in EU compliance.
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