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EU Launches Evaluation of Cosmetic Products Regulation: Call for Evidence Open Until 21 March

2025-02-27 Reference source : European Commission

European Commission Environmental Impact Consumer Safety EU Cosmetic Products Regulation Evaluation Call For Evidence Cosmetic Products Regulation Regulation EC No 1223/2009


On 21 February 2025, the European Commission launched a comprehensive evaluation of the Cosmetic Products Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009) to assess its effectiveness in protecting human health, ensuring a harmonized EU market, and supporting innovation in the cosmetics industry. This is the first full review of the Regulation since its full implementation in 2013, covering all 50 amendments to its annexes, as well as broader regulatory developments.

 

One-Month Call for Evidence Open Until 21 March 2025

As a first step in the evaluation process, the Commission has opened a one-month Call for Evidence from 21 February to 21 March 2025. This will allow stakeholders to submit their views on the functioning, strengths, and potential gaps of the Regulation. Feedback can be provided here.

 

Scope of the Evaluation

The Cosmetic Products Regulation (CPR) sets strict safety and compliance requirements for cosmetic products in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) markets, ensuring consumer protection and fair competition. However, evolving challenges such as the growth of e-commerce, digital labelling, sustainability trends, and international regulatory alignment have prompted the Commission to assess whether the Regulation remains fit for purpose.

 

Key Areas under Review

The evaluation will examine the impact, effectiveness, and potential gaps of the Regulation in a number of areas, including:

  • Consumer Safety and Ingredient Risk Assessment – Reviewing the generic risk approach to ensure that high-risk ingredients are properly regulated.

  • Labelling and Digitalization – Examining digital labelling and whether current information requirements remain relevant.

  • Market Surveillance and Online Sales – Addressing the challenges posed by e-commerce, bulk sales, and cross-border trade.

  • Environmental Considerations – Assessing whether the Regulation should be extended to cover the environmental impacts of chemicals in cosmetics.

  • International Competitiveness and Trade – Analyzing how the EU regulation is aligned with global cosmetics regulations to facilitate trade.

  • Administrative Burden & Regulatory Simplification – Identifying opportunities to reduce compliance costs, in particular for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

The review will also evaluate consistency with other EU legislation, including the REACH Regulation, CLP Regulation, Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR), and Medical Devices Regulation.

 

Timeline for Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation

Following the call for evidence, the Commission will launch a 12-week public consultation to allow stakeholders to provide further feedback through surveys and interviews. The whole evaluation process will run from Q2 2025 to Q2 2026.

The Commission will be seeking feedback from:

  • Industry representatives (manufacturers, suppliers, SMEs)

  • Regulators and customs authorities

  • Consumer and environmental organizations

  • Scientific researchers and academia

  • General public and end-users



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