Every year, as a conclusion to the Chartres regulatory congress, the FEBEA’s (French Federation of Beauty Companies) whole team answers random questions prepared by congress participants over the two days of conferences. After focusing on threatened ingredients and substances and European regulatory issues, the session ended with questions on international regulations, personalized cosmetics, and claims.
Here is the third part of this article, which gathers questions on international regulations, personalized cosmetics, and claims.
Questions on international regulations
Warning
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When we must indicate on a product packaging a ‘Warning’ related to American regulations only, should it be translated into all languages if the product is also marketed in Europe?
It all depends on the warning. Some of them are mandatory, others not. If they are, they must be translated into all the languages of the countries where the product is marketed. If not, it is possible not to translate them, except in countries like France, where, under Loi Toubon, everything needs to be translated.
PAO in the UAE
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In the United Arab Emirates, our distributor wants the expiry date to appear on product labels. However, the PAO is accepted if the shelf life is superior to 30 months. Is the expiry date really mandatory?
In this case, it is recommended to resist to the distributor. It is not always easy, but the new 2016 version of standard GSO 1983 recognizes the PAO as Europe has defined it.
Powder with an SPF in the USA
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What is the status of a powder with an …
