Before a cosmetic product is placed on the market or on the shelves, a so-called marketability test is often carried out and an associated marketability certificate (VFB) is issued.
All cosmetic products that are placed on the market in Germany or the EU must meet the strict requirements of VO (EG) 1223/2009 (EU Cosmetics Regulation). They have to be safe and harmless to health for the consumer.
In addition to the creation of a safety report by a safety assessor, a product information file (PID) is also required (English: PIF = product information file). The PGD includes, among other things, a description of the cosmetic product, the safety report and the manufacturing method under the aspect of good manufacturing practice (kGMP). Evidence of the advertised effect and data on animal experiments are also listed.
The microbiological quality (requirements of ISO 17516) and the quality with regard to possible chemical residues such as heavy metals, PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) and solvent residues are checked specifically for each individual product. Furthermore, the consumer expects a product which in terms of use, appearance, smell and feel corresponds to how it is labeled and advertised. This is also checked by our experts as part of the included labeling test based on the regulatory framework of the Claims Regulation VO (EG) 655/2013.
Would you like to sell or market a cosmetic product for the first time in Germany or in another EU member state? Are you wondering which requirements have to be met?
The experts from the BAV Institute support and advise you in all matters relating to the placing on the market of cosmetic products. Make your product fit for the EU Cosmetics Regulation VO (EG) 1223/2009.
The BAV INSTITUT is an accredited testing laboratory for food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical companies. In addition to laboratory tests, we support our customers with practical advice and training on all aspects of hygiene and quality control.
Contact:
Dr. Bernhard Fellenberg
Business Development & Scientific Manager BAV Institute
Food chemist
bernhard.fellenberg@bav-institut.de
+49 781 969 47 194
