After the Article 2 of the Cosmetics Regulation, making available on the market means "any supply of a cosmetic product for distribution, consumption or use on the Community market in the course of a commercial activity, whether in return for payment or free of charge ".

Not to be confused with placing on the market, which means "the first making available of a cosmetic product on the Community market."

The "making available on the market" concerns mainly manufacturers or importers, while the "placing on the market" is relevant for distributors, wholesalers or retailers.