European legal framework for cosmetic products
Council of Europe legal framework
- Resolution CM/ResAP(2012)1 on safety criteria for cosmetic products intended for infants
- Council of Europe Resolution ResAP(2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up
- Council of Europe Resolution ResAP(2006)1 on a vigilance system for undesirable effects of cosmetic products (“cosmetovigilance”) in Europe in order to protect public health
- Resolution ResAP(2005)4 on sun protection products to optimise consumer protection
Browse the Council of Europe Publications on Health Protection of the Consumer
European Union legal framework
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products
- EU main and other applicable legislation, including Guidelines and Amendments to the Cosmetics Regulation
- Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and compliance of products
Joint Research Centre (JRC) guidelines