According to Article II of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, ‘a ‘cosmetic product’ shall meanany substance or mixture intended to be placed in contact with the various external parts of the human body (epidermis, hair system, nails, lips) or with the teeth and the mucous membranes of the oral cavity with a view exclusively or mainly to cleaning them, perfuming them, changing their appearance and/or correcting body odors and/or protecting them or keeping them in good condition.’ EU Cosmetics Suppliers have to Comply with:>>EU Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC;>>New EU Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009;>>REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006; The Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC entered into force in 1976 and provided the main rules for composition, labelling and packaging of cosmetic products. From 11 July 2013, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 will replace the Cosmetics Directive. However, some of the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 will apply to substances that are carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic…