EU legislation: Cosmetic ingredients and products

If you want to export cosmetic products or ingredients such as herbal extracts, essential oils or honey to the EU, you should be aware of the EU legislation on cosmetic products. Products that do not meet this legislation are not allowed on the EU market.

This document gives an outline of the EU legislation on cosmetic ingredients and products and provides information on the prohibition and restriction of substances, requirements concerning labelling, technical documentation and animal testing.