Which rules apply to hair care and colour?

Must meet the conditions of Annex III entry 169: (a) Oral products

• Applied to: Mouth or Teeth and gums

Depends on: body area

In force, start date unknown

No date for this row is stated in the published text (consolidation marker M1; the amending act's application date is not printed). In force no later than 2026-05-18 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

From the consolidated text: p-Mentha-1,8-dien-7-al · Perillaldehyde · 2111-75-3 · 218-302-8 · (a) Oral products

Must meet the conditions of Annex III entry 174: (a) Oral products

• Applied to: Mouth or Teeth and gums

Depends on: body area

In force, start date unknown

No date for this row is stated in the published text (consolidation marker M1; the amending act's application date is not printed). In force no later than 2026-05-18 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

From the consolidated text: Amylvinylcarbinyl acetate; 1-Octen-3-yl acetate · Amylvinylcarbinyl acetate · 2442-10-6 · 219-474-7 · (a) Oral products

Must meet the conditions of Annex III entry 166: (a) Oral products

• Applied to: Mouth or Teeth and gums

Depends on: body area

In force, start date unknown

No date for this row is stated in the published text (consolidation marker M1; the amending act's application date is not printed). In force no later than 2026-05-18 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

From the consolidated text: trans-2-hexenal · trans-2-hexenal · 6728-26-3 · 229-778-1 · (a) Oral products

Label required

For a) and b): Contains Benzophenone-3 (1)

• Applied to: Lips or Face or Hands or Body

Depends on: body area

In force since 29 Jan 2023

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Jan 2023

Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2023-01-29. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

Must meet the conditions of Annex III entry 15b: (c) Other uses as pH adjuster (for rinse-off products only) | pH < 11

• Rinse-off product

Depends on: rinse off

In force since 11 Jul 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013

No row-level date in the consolidated text for this entry; it applies from the Regulation's application date (Art. 40: 11 July 2013). Later amendments (the ▼M markers) are not dated row by row in the text.

Must meet the conditions of Annex III entry 156: (b) Rinse-off products

• Rinse-off product

Depends on: rinse off

In force, start date unknown

No date for this row is stated in the published text (consolidation marker M1; the amending act's application date is not printed). In force no later than 2026-05-18 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

Must meet the conditions of Annex IV entry 45: Rinse-off products | Maximum 3,3'-dimethylbenzidine concentration in the colouring agent: 5 ppm

• Rinse-off product

Depends on: rinse off

In force since 11 Jul 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013

No row-level date in the consolidated text for this entry; it applies from the Regulation's application date (Art. 40: 11 July 2013). Later amendments (the ▼M markers) are not dated row by row in the text.

From the consolidated text: N,N'-(3,3'-Dimethyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis[2-[(2,4-dichlorophenyl)azo]-3-oxobutyramide] · 20040 · Yellow · Rinse-off products

Must meet the conditions of Annex IV entry 47: Rinse-off products | Maximum 3,3'-dimethylbenzidine concentration in the colouring agent: 5 ppm

• Rinse-off product

Depends on: rinse off

In force since 11 Jul 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013

No row-level date in the consolidated text for this entry; it applies from the Regulation's application date (Art. 40: 11 July 2013). Later amendments (the ▼M markers) are not dated row by row in the text.

From the consolidated text: 2,2'-[(3,3'-Dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo)]bis[N-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-3-oxobutyramide] · 21100 · Yellow · Rinse-off products

Must meet the conditions of Annex IV entry 48: Rinse-off products | Maximum 3,3'-dimethylbenzidine concentration in the colouring agent: 5 ppm

• Rinse-off product

Depends on: rinse off

In force since 11 Jul 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013

No row-level date in the consolidated text for this entry; it applies from the Regulation's application date (Art. 40: 11 July 2013). Later amendments (the ▼M markers) are not dated row by row in the text.

From the consolidated text: 2,2'-[(3,3'-Dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo)]bis[N-(4-chloro-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-oxobutyramide] · 21108 · Yellow · Rinse-off products

Label required

Avoid contact with eyes Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them For professional use only Wear suitable gloves

• Rinse-off product

Depends on: rinse off

In force since 11 Jul 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013

No row-level date in the consolidated text for this entry; it applies from the Regulation's application date (Art. 40: 11 July 2013). Later amendments (the ▼M markers) are not dated row by row in the text.

Label required

Avoid formation of nitrosamines

• Rinse-off product

Depends on: rinse off

In force since 11 Jul 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013

No row-level date in the consolidated text for this entry; it applies from the Regulation's application date (Art. 40: 11 July 2013). Later amendments (the ▼M markers) are not dated row by row in the text.

Label required

Avoid contact with eyes

• Rinse-off product

Depends on: rinse off

In force since 11 Jul 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013

No row-level date in the consolidated text for this entry; it applies from the Regulation's application date (Art. 40: 11 July 2013). Later amendments (the ▼M markers) are not dated row by row in the text.

Must meet the conditions of Annex III entry 59: (a) Powdery products intended to be used for children under 3 years of age (b) Other products

• Intended for children under 3

Depends on: intended for children under 3

In force since 11 Jul 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013

No row-level date in the consolidated text for this entry; it applies from the Regulation's application date (Art. 40: 11 July 2013). Later amendments (the ▼M markers) are not dated row by row in the text.

From the consolidated text: Talc · 14807-96-6 · 238-877-9 · (a) Powdery products intended to be used for children under 3 years of age (b) Other products

Label required

(a) Keep powder away from children's nose and mouth

• Intended for children under 3

Depends on: intended for children under 3

In force since 11 Jul 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013

No row-level date in the consolidated text for this entry; it applies from the Regulation's application date (Art. 40: 11 July 2013). Later amendments (the ▼M markers) are not dated row by row in the text.

Label required

Contains Thiomersal

• Applied to: Eye area

Depends on: body area

In force since 11 Jul 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013

No row-level date in the consolidated text for this entry; it applies from the Regulation's application date (Art. 40: 11 July 2013). Later amendments (the ▼M markers) are not dated row by row in the text.

Label required

Contains Phenylmercuric compounds

• Applied to: Eye area

Depends on: body area

In force since 11 Jul 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013

No row-level date in the consolidated text for this entry; it applies from the Regulation's application date (Art. 40: 11 July 2013). Later amendments (the ▼M markers) are not dated row by row in the text.

Label required

(a) (b) (c) Not to be used for children under 3 years of age (10)

• Rinse-off product
• Applied to: Body

Depends on: rinse off, body area

In force, start date unknown

No date for this row is stated in the published text (consolidation marker M40; the amending act's application date is not printed). In force no later than 2026-05-18 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

Label required

For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: ‘Do not use on the nappy area’

• Leave-on product
• Intended for children under 3

Depends on: rinse off, intended for children under 3

In force, start date unknown

No date for this row is stated in the published text (consolidation marker M8; the amending act's application date is not printed). In force no later than 2026-05-18 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

Corrective measures where a product placed on the market is not in conformity

Must meet the conditions of Art. 5(2): immediately take the corrective measures necessary to bring the product into conformity, withdraw it or recall it

• Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 11 Jul 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013

Art. 40(2): the Regulation applies from 11 July 2013; this article is not among the exceptions listed there (Art. 15(1)-(2), 14/31/32 as needed for Art. 15, and the second subparagraph of Art. 16(3)).

Manufacture must follow good manufacturing practice

Must meet the conditions of Art. 8(1): manufacture complies with good manufacturing practice (presumed where manufacture follows the harmonised standards published in the Official Journal, Art. 8(2))

• Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 11 Jul 2013

Applies to products manufactured on or after 11 Jul 2013

Art. 40(2): the Regulation applies from 11 July 2013; this article is not among the exceptions listed there (Art. 15(1)-(2), 14/31/32 as needed for Art. 15, and the second subparagraph of Art. 16(3)).

Art. 10(2)

Must meet the conditions of Art. 10(2): the cosmetic product safety assessment (Annex I Part B) is carried out by a person with a diploma or formal qualification in pharmacy, toxicology, medicine or a similar discipline

• Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 11 Jul 2013

Applies to products manufactured on or after 11 Jul 2013

Art. 40(2): the Regulation applies from 11 July 2013; this article is not among the exceptions listed there (Art. 15(1)-(2), 14/31/32 as needed for Art. 15, and the second subparagraph of Art. 16(3)).

Art. 13(2)

Notification to Commission (CPNP)

Original labelling and, where reasonably legible, a photograph of the corresponding packaging

• Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 11 Jul 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013

Art. 40(2): the Regulation applies from 11 July 2013; this article is not among the exceptions listed there (Art. 15(1)-(2), 14/31/32 as needed for Art. 15, and the second subparagraph of Art. 16(3)).

Product notification before placing on the market (EU CPNP / GB SCPN)

Notification to European Commission (CPNP)

Category and name of the product; name and address of the responsible person where the product information file is kept; country of origin if imported; Member State of placing on the market; contact details of a natural person; presence of nanomaterials and their identification and reasonably foreseeable exposure conditions; name and CAS or EC number of CMR 1A/1B substances; frame formulation; original labelling and, where legible, a photograph of the packaging (Art. 13(2))

• Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 11 Jul 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013

Art. 40(2): the Regulation applies from 11 July 2013; this article is not among the exceptions listed there (Art. 15(1)-(2), 14/31/32 as needed for Art. 15, and the second subparagraph of Art. 16(3)).

Notification of authorities where the product presents a risk to human health

Notification to Competent national authorities of the Member States in which the product was made available and of the Member State where the product information file is readily accessible

Details of the non-compliance and of the corrective measures taken

• Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 11 Jul 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013

Art. 40(2): the Regulation applies from 11 July 2013; this article is not among the exceptions listed there (Art. 15(1)-(2), 14/31/32 as needed for Art. 15, and the second subparagraph of Art. 16(3)).

Art. 6(1)

Must meet the conditions of Art. 6(1): act with due care in relation to applicable requirements when making a cosmetic product available

• Your role: Distributor

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 11 Jul 2013

Applies to products distributed on or after 11 Jul 2013

Art. 40(2): the Regulation applies from 11 July 2013; this article is not among the exceptions listed there (Art. 15(1)-(2), 14/31/32 as needed for Art. 15, and the second subparagraph of Art. 16(3)).