LABELLING REQUIREMENTS

For cosmetic products being sold within the EU, the following information must be included on the label or packaging;

• What the product is
• A batch number so the product can be identified. The batch number is based on the invoice number, therefore, this will be provided when order is placed.
• The period after opening to indicate how long the product can be kept. The expiry date not needed as the shelf life of all our products is 30 months.
• The INCI must be in the language of the country it is being sold in.

• The nominal net weight
• Safety warnings
• The name & address of the Company or Responsible Person that the product is being sold under.
• An ingredients list (INCI) in decreasing order of weight (the ingredients for each product are displayed in this manner on our PIF summaries).
• The Country of origin, for products imported into the EU.

Due to the different languages and terms used across the EU, there are regulations on how certain types of ingredients must be displayed;

• Ingredients have to follow a standard terminology so there is consistency between different brands and this is set in the International Nomenclature for Cosmetics Ingredients (INCI). All INCI names can be found on the PIF summaries on our website on each product page. INCI names for extracts /essential oils can be found here.
• ‘Parfum’ can be used to indicate the presence of a perfume.
• ‘Aroma’ can be used to indicate the presence of a flavor [lip products]
• For ingredients that are in concentrations of less than 1%, they can be listed in any order after all other ingredients.
• If there is an addition of a fragrance there may be allergens that are associated with these. Allergens must clearly be stated on the product. All allergens can be found on each fragrance oil or essential oil here.
• Common names may be used eg. water, as detailed in the European Pharmacopoeia but are not needed.

• Font Size: We would always advise a minimum font size of 4pt.
• Bleed: 3mm

Why do the ingredient lists on some of your products look
different?

Because of new EU cosmetic regulations, we are required to list additional
allergens and update some ingredient names. We may also find that some levels
of those ingredients need to change to remain compliant.

Have the product formulas changed?

In most cases, no. The product is the same — only the way we label
certain ingredients has changed. If there are any actual formula updates, we
will clearly communicate them.

Why are more allergens listed now?

The EU regulations are expanding the list of substances that must be declared.
This doesn’t mean the product has more allergens than before — it just means
you can now see more detail about what’s inside.

What are the INCI changes?

The new rules harmonise these names across Europe and globally, so sometimes an
ingredient you already know may appear under a slightly different name.

Does this mean the products are less safe?

Not at all. Our products remain fully safe and compliant. The new labels are
simply about providing more information and ensuring we meet the highest
regulatory standards.

When will I see the new labels?

You’ll start seeing updated packaging gradually as we roll out the changes to
comply with the new regulations. During this time, both old and updated labels
may appear on shelves.

Are only EU countries affected by the change?

Unfortunately not, some other countries outside the EU have decided to
also adopt the extended allergens, such as Canada and Norway. If you sell into
any other countries, please let us know.

I sell only to the UK, do I need make any changes
to my labels because of this?

No, some countries such as the UK and USA do not currently plan to
implement these changes, however it is likely they will in the future.

If you sell into both the UK and Ireland, you will need to comply with
the changes.

Can I label the extended allergens on my product
being sold in the UK / USA even though not required?

Yes, there are no restrictions to being able to label the extra
allergens now if you want to make sure you are compliant before new regulations
become implemented in the UK/USA.