POSITION PAPERS, LINKS & MORE
Legislative resources
Position papers
ERPA position papers present the association’s position on various European cosmetics regulatory topics.
Directives
Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC →
The Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC was published on July 27th, 1976. It allows cosmetic products in the European Economic Area to circulate freely and ensures their safety for use.
Safety Assessor requirements as per the 89/48/EEC Directive →
The 89/48/EEC Directive published on 21st of December 1988 presents a general system for the recognition of qualifications of professions that require a University degree or equivalent. The directive is recognized by the European Union, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. Information on the necessary qualifications of the Safety Assessor completing a Safety Assessment of a cosmetic product to be commercialized in the European Union are mentioned in this directive.
Aerosol Dispensers Directive 75/324/EEC →
The Aerosol Dispenser Directive 75/324/EEC came into force on May 20th, 1975 and it covers aerosol dispensers. Since its publication it was amended twice, last by the Directive 2008/47/EC of April 8th, 2008 as consequence of technical progress.
Commission regulation (EU) 2018/35
of 10 January 2018 amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) as regards octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (‘D4’) and decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (‘D5’)
Useful links
ERPA moreover aims at providing information and updates to the players of the cosmetic products industry or any other interested third party. As such, we will constantly keep updating the list of links that we believe will provide you with relevant and useful information.
- Celex
Full-text coverage of European Union legal acts. - Council of the European Commission
- Cosmetic Ingredients & Substances (CosIng)
The European Commission database with information on cosmetic substances and ingredients contained in the Directive 76/768/EEC, Regulation 1223/2009/EC and Scientific Opinions on Cosmetic Substances (SCCS). - DG Enterprise
Responsible for Cosmetics Legislation in Europe. - DG Health and Consumer Protection
Scientific committees in Europe (e.g., SCCS). - ECVAM
European Union reference laboratory on alternatives to animal testing. - Eur-Lex
Free access to European Union law and other documents considered to be public. - European Commission Website
- Explanatory Note of the Commission’s Services Regarding Transitional Provisions and Dates of Application of the Cosmetics Regulation
- Events on Scientific Committees
- SCCS – Meeting minutes working groups
WG on Cosmetic Ingredients
WG on Food Imitating Products
WG on Hair Dyes
WG on Methodologies
WG on Nanomaterials in Cosmetic Products
WG on Sensitisation & Fragrances
WG on Triclosan – Antimicrobial Resistance
WG on Nitrosamines
Joint WG on Threshold of Toxicological Concern (TTC) (continued from previous term)
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22716 GMP
The EN/ISO/22716 guidelines are intended to provide guidance regarding Good Manufacturing Practices for cosmetic products. These guidelines have been prepared for consideration by the cosmetic industry and take into account the specific needs of this sector. The guidelines offer organizational and practical advice on the management of the human, technical and administrative factors affecting product quality of cosmetic products.