kosmetikaförordning

The Kosmetikaförordning, or Cosmetics Regulation, is a European Union regulation that establishes a harmonized framework for the authorization and supervision of cosmetics within the EU. It aims to ensure the safety of cosmetics for consumers and to facilitate the free movement of cosmetics within the EU market. The regulation was adopted in 2009 and entered into force in 2013, replacing the previous Cosmetics Directive.

The Kosmetikaförordning applies to all cosmetics, including those that are intended for use on the skin, mucous membranes, or hair, and those that are intended for use on the body or for oral hygiene. It does not apply to medicines, food supplements, or veterinary medicinal products.

The regulation establishes a centralized authorization procedure for cosmetics, which is carried out by the European Commission. Cosmetics that are authorized under the regulation are granted a Community Cosmetic Number (CCN), which allows them to be freely marketed within the EU. The authorization procedure is based on a risk assessment of the cosmetic, which takes into account the intended use, the target population, and the ingredients used.

The regulation also establishes a system of notification for cosmetics that are not authorized under the regulation. These cosmetics are subject to a decentralized notification procedure, which is carried out by the national authorities of the member states. The notification procedure is based on a risk assessment of the cosmetic, which takes into account the intended use, the target population, and the ingredients used.

The Kosmetikaförordning also establishes a system of surveillance and enforcement for cosmetics. The regulation requires member states to establish national systems for the surveillance and enforcement of the regulation. The regulation also establishes a system of cooperation between the member states and the European Commission for the surveillance and enforcement of the regulation.

In summary, the Kosmetikaförordning is a European Union regulation that establishes a harmonized framework for the authorization and supervision of cosmetics within the EU. It aims to ensure the safety of cosmetics for consumers and to facilitate the free movement of cosmetics within the EU market. The regulation establishes a centralized authorization procedure for cosmetics, a system of notification for cosmetics that are not authorized under the regulation, and a system of surveillance and enforcement for cosmetics.