Concerns with human health prompts Portugal to act
3 years of delay between Cosmetic Regulations implementation and the Portuguese Decree
The Decree of 2 August 2016 issued by Portugal shows that the increase of health-risks from cosmetic products has prompted the government to act. Regulation No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products came into force in 2013. Despite this delay, the resident of the Portuguese Association of Cosmetics (AIC), Ana Maria Couras, said in an interview with Chemical Watch that this delay did not put Portuguese consumers at risk".
Indeed, before this Decree was issued, "adequate measures to comply with the new requirements of the cosmetics Regulation" had been taken at a national scale, according to Ana Maria Couras. Furthermore, the national authority of medicines and health products (INFARMED) maintained a constant vigilance in the sector.
High rise of unsuspecting young consumers
According to this decree, this regulation will be drawn up "quickly, with a view to adoption and immediate implementation". The drafting follows a high rise of the young consumers of cosmetic products, knowing that lots of cosmetic products are purchased without professional health or industry advice.
Thus, it was important to harmonize national laws
A Decree that looks to the future
Awareness of the different actors of the Portuguese commercial chain
The Decree issued by Portugal contains 26 articles, which include regulations for import activity, but also language on product labelling. Indeed, about 3% of cosmetic products on the Portuguese national marked are manufactured locally, but most of them come from other European countries, and some are imported from far beyond.
According to Ana Maria Couras, Portugal�s Competent Authorities wish they could go further than implementing rules for the Portuguese government, by regulating the activity of players in the distribution and commercial chains as well.
Communication on undesirable effects
All health professionals, as well as the professionals using cosmetics will imperatively communicate serious adverse reactions to the competent authority. This obligation extends to the requirements of the market surveillance planned by Article 23 of the European Cosmetics Regulations.
IINFARMED will set fines in case of no communication. According to the decree, the information extracted from this �cosmetovigilance� can be used to watch the market, which includes "the adoption of immediate market restriction measures in serious situations of risk to human health".
Discover our European Cosmetics Regulation services
Please do not hesitate to contact us: contact@ecomundo.eu, if you have any questions about cosmetic compliance or if you�re looking for specific services. EcoMundo acts as Responsible Person for Europe and can provide the following services:
- Regulation 1223/2009 services
- EU cosmetic compliance
- Responsible Person for Europe
- Formula review
- Claim review
- Cosmetic labeling services
- PIF creation
- Safety Assessment
- CPNP notification services
- Cosmetic certification for Europe
Contact us via phone: for North America please use + 1 (778) 231-1607 or for Europe +33 (0)1 83 64 20 54
Concerns with human health prompts Portugal to act
3 years of delay between Cosmetic Regulations implementation and the Portuguese Decree
The Decree of 2 August 2016 issued by Portugal shows that the increase of health-risks from cosmetic products has prompted the government to act. Regulation No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products came into force in 2013. Despite this delay, the resident of the Portuguese Association of Cosmetics (AIC), Ana Maria Couras, said in an interview with Chemical Watch that this delay did not put Portuguese consumers at risk".
Indeed, before this Decree was issued, "adequate measures to comply with the new requirements of the cosmetics Regulation" had been taken at a national scale, according to Ana Maria Couras. Furthermore, the national authority of medicines and health products (INFARMED) maintained a constant vigilance in the sector.
High rise of unsuspecting young consumers
According to this decree, this regulation will be drawn up "quickly, with a view to adoption and immediate implementation". The drafting follows a high rise of the young consumers of cosmetic products, knowing that lots of cosmetic products are purchased without professional health or industry advice.
Thus, it was important to harmonize national laws
A Decree that looks to the future
Awareness of the different actors of the Portuguese commercial chain
The Decree issued by Portugal contains 26 articles, which include regulations for import activity, but also language on product labelling. Indeed, about 3% of cosmetic products on the Portuguese national marked are manufactured locally, but most of them come from other European countries, and some are imported from far beyond.
According to Ana Maria Couras, Portugal�s Competent Authorities wish they could go further than implementing rules for the Portuguese government, by regulating the activity of players in the distribution and commercial chains as well.
Communication on undesirable effects
All health professionals, as well as the professionals using cosmetics will imperatively communicate serious adverse reactions to the competent authority. This obligation extends to the requirements of the market surveillance planned by Article 23 of the European Cosmetics Regulations.
IINFARMED will set fines in case of no communication. According to the decree, the information extracted from this �cosmetovigilance� can be used to watch the market, which includes "the adoption of immediate market restriction measures in serious situations of risk to human health".
Discover our European Cosmetics Regulation services
Please do not hesitate to contact us: contact@ecomundo.eu, if you have any questions about cosmetic compliance or if you�re looking for specific services. EcoMundo acts as Responsible Person for Europe and can provide the following services:
- Regulation 1223/2009 services
- EU cosmetic compliance
- Responsible Person for Europe
- Formula review
- Claim review
- Cosmetic labeling services
- PIF creation
- Safety Assessment
- CPNP notification services
- Cosmetic certification for Europe
Contact us via phone: for North America please use + 1 (778) 231-1607 or for Europe +33 (0)1 83 64 20 54
