Réglementation européenne des cosmétiques

In relation with the creation of the European Union, European regulatory guidelines have been elaborated to unify and harmonize the legislation of the different states concerning cosmetic development, i.e., the definition, labelling and composition of cosmetic products. The points which remain to be actualised are the guidelines for product elaboration, animal experimentation and post-marketing cosmeto-vigilance. The regulation fixed by the original guideline 76/768/CEE evolves continuously in relation with the evolution of scientific data, and a close collaboration between political institutions, consumers and industrials.