The EC regulation N°1223/2009 requires that cosmetic products placed on the market are safe when applied under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use.
Thus, all cosmetic products are regulated and subject to rigorous testing and safety assessments. These tests are particularly so for products containing nanomaterials.
The requirements imposed on companies marketing cosmetic products focus on 3 aspects:
- safety assessment
- the conformity of the labeling, i.e. the mention [nano] in the list of ingredients
- CPNP notification (Cosmetic Products Notification Portal) to be done 6 months before marketing
Therefore, training in the characterization of nanomaterials by an accredited laboratory can be an essential step before the marketing of your cosmetic products.